May 18, 2020
In an effort to determine where in the US particular insect pests are most problematic, researchers often analyze records kept by pest control companies that operate nationwide. While these records are certainly revealing, they do not necessarily reflect the true...
May 18, 2020
The summer season is less than a month away, which means that many people are already indulging in outdoor activities like cookouts, overdue yard work, hiking, and camping. Unfortunately, outdoor fun comes with a variety of annoying insects like flies, gnats, moths,...
May 15, 2020
Many insect pests are associated with indoor potted plants, including aphids, scales, whiteflies, mealybugs and thrips. These insect pests inflict damage to houseplants and often become a nuisance within homes. Pests of houseplants are made up of insect species that...
May 12, 2020
Prenolepis imparis is an ant species that is abundant throughout the United States where they are common pests of homes. This species is more commonly known as the “winter ant,” or the “small (false) honey ant,” and they are unique for being cold-hardy insects that...
May 8, 2020
Tribolium confusum, is one of the most common insect pests of stored food within homes throughout the country, and they are particularly common in the eastern US. This species is more commonly known as the “confused flour beetle,” and according to a recent nationwide...
