Author: Peter

What are Fruit Flies? Fruit flies are small pests that are usually 1/16 to ¼ of an inch in size. Average life of fruit flies is between one to two weeks. They are usually found in warm and humid season of the year. Fruit flies can be seen on dirty mops, overripe vegetables and fruits,…

What are Gophers? Gophers are medium-sized rodents that usually live underground and are deemed to be pests by a lot of people. Their burrowing skills can be from 200 to 2,000 square feet and contains numerous gopher ridges. Gophers are also called by the name ‘pocket gophers’, receiving it because of their fur-lined cheek pockets,…

Types of Pigeons 1. Domestic Pigeons  A lot of pigeons around the world are used for some domestic purposes like for sports, or to be used for some hobby or for the eating purpose. When these pigeons are released in the wild, accidentally or deliberately, then they can’t feed themselves and survive on their own…

What is a Boxelder Bug? Boxelder Bugs are a type of agricultural pests, these are mostly found near or on a boxelder tree, and that’s the reason it is called by this name. This species commonly found in the western nations but can also be found from west to eastern Nevada, eastern Canada and throughout…

What do Wasps Look Like? Wasps vary in size depending on their species and age. Wasps are normally 1/4 inch to 1 inch long. Wasps have 2 sets of wings and 6 legs. They have a pair of antennae and hourglass body. They also have chewing mouthparts (mandibles) to chew prey and different food sources….

What Does a Midge fly look like? Biting midges are tiny flies that breed near swampy regions. These insects are somewhat dangerous since they bite and draw blood from their victims, including humans. The grown-up flies are less than 1/8 of an inch long and are gray in color. Biting midges have segmented antennae, 2…

How do Bats look like? As scary as they might seem, bats are actually quite peaceful and even shy, though they might qualify for the nuisance pests knowing their behavior. They will encourage you to keep your home free of bats while allowing them to play their pest control role within the food chain. Physical…

The coyotes are often talked about in the tales and traditions of Native Americans—mostly as a very savvy and smart animal. Modern coyotes got their smartness by adapting to the changing American geography. These creatures of the dog family once lived largely in open prairies and deserts, but now travel the continent’s forests and mountains….

What are no see ums? No see ums belong to a family of flies known as Ceratopogonidae, and are commonly known as biting midges. They are very tine small in size and hardly visible, but they make their presence felt through their bites.  Their whole family includes over 5000 species and is found everywhere barring…

What are millipedes? Millipedes are arthropods found throughout the world. Unlike centipedes, which are carnivorous, millipedes feed largely on plant material. They feed on decaying organic matter and dead pests, making them a vital part of our ecosystems. Although millipedes are not generally considered harmful to humans, they can secrete an unpleasant solvent when agitated…