The drain fly is recognized as pyschodidae by the scientific community. They are members of a suborder of the nematoceran family. They have been called by several names, a moth, sewer, or filter fly, among them. They’re small, approximately ¼ inch as adults.
One of the smallest beings on Earth is the ant, but just because ants are incredibly small, it doesn’t really mean they can’t be annoying. They outnumber humans by a LOT, and as such, they can be pretty much everywhere and most of the time, we don’t even notice them.
Fleas are a common problem in many households. Homeowners are not always up to speed on how these pests can make their way into the home and do not have the experience and know how that it takes to remove them.
Winged ants are a common sight in summer. Great swarms of winged ants will appear suddenly from existing ant colonies and fly around. It is during these swarms that the ants will mate and the resulting new queens are the source of new colonies.
There are at least five signs that you as a homeowner can see that tell you that you have a termite problem. The signs can be very subtle at first but as termite damage continues to destroy you hard earned home, you should be able to see more evidence of a termite infestation.
In no time at all we will all be saying farewell to the bitterly cold, snowy weather. No more harsh winds and chilly air. As we all welcome the warm weather with open arms and a smiling face, we seem to forget one big annoyance: Bugs! Buzzing, stinging and flying creatures with flapping wings and…
Termites live in large colonies, often establishing themselves in favorable spot for years. As the colony grows, it will eventually produce swarmers. These are winged termites that will leave the colony once it has gotten too large in order to establish a new colony somewhere else.
You might think that because you keep your home clean, you don’t have any pests. And it’s true that maintaining a clean environment reduces your chances of having large infestations of pests. But there are probably areas of your home that are inviting all sorts of destructive inhabitants to set up shop. And many of…
It goes without say that termites cause a lot of confusion and damage. Many homeowners have little knowledge about these devastating critters as well as how to effectively get rid of them. It is widely understood that termites have progressed significantly in recent years.
Termites are without doubt the most structural damaging pests in the world. Commonly referred to as white ants, these pests can devour huge amounts of wood and other materials containing cellulose. Although certain structures are more susceptible to termite attacks, every home is prone to a termite infestation at some point in time.
