February 2014

Many consider the Yellow Jacket to be the most dangerous of bees due to their nesting and foraging behavior. They will often cause people to have an allergic reaction which can be life threatening. Yellow Jackets are the smallest of the common Vespids about 1/2 inch long. They are most active in late summer and […]

  The Common House Fly                       The Bottle Fly                                   The Fruit Fly DON’T FLIRT WITH FLIES ! Annoying Pesky Flies, no matter what kind, can ruin a family barbecue, family picnic or just a family dinner nightly when they loudly buzz precariously among your tabletops, countertops and around your food

THIS WINTER Homeowner Beware! t’s that time of year when these little rodent creatures set up their nests in your home. The weather turns cold and outside food sources become scarce. They look for warmth and protection for their young inside your house. Their nests are usually located within walls, ceilings and cabinet voids. They

CITRONELLA ANTS   Also known as the Large Yellow Ant, this ant is named “citronella” because of the citronella-like lemon odor given off when the ant is crushed. These ants nest in soil. Workers are reddish-brown color and 1/5 inch long. Winged reproductive ants swarm in Early Spring around house foundations and in basements. The

DON’T GET BRIDGED BY PAVEMENT ANTS! Pavement Ants are well known to the homeowner and are most prevalent in the summer months. During Early Spring colonies attempt to conquer new areas , making their homes in pavement on your property. Their bodies can be seen to form bridges and walls for a traveling colony to