Category: Nuisance Insects
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The Asian Ladybird Beetle…Friend Or Foe?
The red and black lady bug, which is indigenous to the US, is a difficult insect to find now that the Asian ladybird beetle has arrived. Some “natural pest control” suppliers have imported Asian ladybird beetles and promoted them as a great means of pest control. While these cute little critters do have a voracious…
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Camel Back Crickets Can Really Freak You Out!
If you have ever opened up your shed or peaked into your crawl space, the sight of camel back crickets would surely make you jump. Camel back crickets, also known as cave crickets, have an odd looking appearance due to the slightly protruding hump on their back. The legs on these nuisance pests are longer…
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If You Think They’re Gone, You Would Be Wrong…Stink Bugs
It’s hard to believe that the brown marmorated stink bug first invaded the US fifteen years ago. Since then, scientists have worked to find a solution to the pest that has been nibbling its way from coast to coast, and then traveling west. The brown marmorated stink bug has been spotted in 33 different states…
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Camelback Crickets Will Make You Jump
Finding camelback crickets in your basement, shed, garage, or crawlspace can make the bravest men jump out of their skin. Who can blame them really? They are a creepy looking insect that makes everyone squirm! Camelback crickets receive their name from the distinctive hump that they have on their back. They are also known as…
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Why Do Carpenter Bees Stare At Me?
Anyone who has spent any amount of time outdoors working in the yard or garden, or relaxing on their deck can attest to the fact that big and bold carpenter bees are out and looking for a fight…or are they? Male carpenter bees are the ones that are flexing their muscle this spring in New…