Termites are social insects that raise their young as a group and have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. There are around 2,000 known species in the world. Termites have been dubbed “silent destroyers” as they have the ability to chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper undetected. Termite colonies eat non-stop, 24…
Most Texans have run into a scorpion once or twice … or more in their lives. For anyone who has suffered a sting from these little “fight first, ask questions later” kind of mind sent arachnid; they know it’s best to avoid confrontation. Texas has around 20 species of scorpions scurrying through the state, but…
With bed bug infestations on the rise over the last decade, you have to constantly be on guard. Soon students will be flocking to their new homes at the schools they will be attending for the 2016-2017 school year. Unfortunately, college campuses are just like everywhere else, and bed bugs seem to be infiltrating them.…
When we’re out enjoying a nice day and get stung we automatically think it’s a bee, but chances are that it’s most likely a wasp. We know that bees are beneficial but most of us don’t realize that wasps are beneficial too. Because they are predators, they will feed caterpillars, crickets, flies and other pests…
The wolf spider is one of the most common spiders found in the United States. Although the wolf spider is not deadly, many people are afraid of the spider because of its large size and formidable appearance. Scientists have identified as many as 125 different species of wolf spider in the U.S. The wolf spider…
