Jul 30, 2019
Most ant pest species pose a nuisance when they infest indoor areas, but a few ant species in the northeast can inflict bites and venomous stings. The most dangerous ant species in the northeast US is the invasive European fire ant, which has inflicted stings that...
Jul 29, 2019
The Federal Government has been struggling to eradicate the Asian longhorned beetle from the United States for more than a decade. This beetle species was first detected in the US when specimens were found in several Massachusetts trees during the month of August....
Jul 25, 2019
Having kids is a full time job, as children are constantly putting themselves in hazardous situations. Making sure your child keeps small choking hazards out of his/her mouth alone requires near constant supervision, but when children are loose outdoors, any number of...
Jul 24, 2019
Arachnids, insects, and other arthropods account for 75 percent of animal species currently living, and more than 1 million arthropods have been documented. Considering the massive abundance of arthropods living in all terrestrial areas of the world, keeping them out...
Jul 22, 2019
Several species of crab spider can be found in the northeast. Some of these odd-looking species maintain an outdoor habitat in rural or wooded areas, and are rarely spotted indoors. Other crab spiders maintain a regular habitat in residential areas and often wander...
