There are several species of ants that can be found in your yard and even invading your house and other structures. They are a pest that usually works with a colony to collect food and protect the queen no matter what species you are dealing with. There are some ants that are notorious for their…
Years ago, there was a decline in the honey bee population here in North America due to the rising temperatures. The honey bees couldn’t adapt quickly enough to the climate change and were dying off rapidly. This posed a major concern for our agriculture needs. Researchers then attempted to cross breed our honey bees with…
With the season of emerging pests here, your yard is coming to life and not just your vegetation. You may notice a few pesky critters roaming around your yard and even find them invading your home. Throughout the year different types of pests are a problem here in Texas. Generally the most common pests during…
There are millions of different pests crawling around the world. It is highly likely that many people will confuse the different species; whether it is due to similar physical characteristics or common traits, people misidentify pests all the time. Generally, people know a cockroach when they see one with their notorious grotesque appearance and habits…
There are some 25,000 species of wasps. Many of them are beneficial as pollinators or beneficial in reducing the population of other insects that can be harmful. A few of these wasp species are troublesome in the state of Texas. Yellow Jackets Yellow jackets have a distinct black and yellow coloration. They are very social…
