The group of beetles commonly known as “ground beetles” are widely regarded as beneficial insects due to their habit of preying on insect pests that
Several cockroach species are common indoor pests in central Texas, but none are as pestiferous as the German cockroach. The German cockroach has evolved to
The Brown Widow Is Commonly Encountered Within Homes And Buildings In Southern Texas, But This Exotic Species Is Rapidly Expanding Northward According to the Centers
In Texas, it is not uncommon for certain insect pests to invade entire neighborhoods in the millions where they pose a tremendous nuisance to residents.
Some ant species have managed to travel outside of their native range to establish populations in urban areas throughout the world. These ants are aptly
Vespula squamosa, or the “southern yellow jacket,” is one of the most prevalent stinging insect species found in central Texas, and they are well known
The bloodsucking insect pests commonly known as “kissing bugs” belong to the genus Triatoma, and they are well known for their nighttime habit of invading
Much like cockroaches, stink bugs, and odorous house ants, bed bugs have long been associated with a particular odor, and not a pleasant one according
More than 35,000 spider species have been documented worldwide, and only around 3,000 spider species are known to inhabit North America. Surprisingly, the majority of
How To Know If The Swarming Insects In Your Texas Home Are Ants Or Termites We are well into the spring season, and summer is
While spiders are commonly regarded as undesirable houseguests, the vast majority of spiders found within homes are not considered medically or structurally harmful pests. This
