Born In The USA…Mosquitoes
So, let’s set the scene… It’s late afternoon, the sun is moving toward the west, and the temperature is perfect. You head outside with the book you have been dying to read, and you stretch yourself out on the lounge chair on your deck. All seems perfect in your backyard world. You crack open that […]
Hittin’ The Que. Summertime Pests
Bugs got you down when you’re trying to get your summertime grilling on? I don’t know about you, but for me, summertime means firing up that grill and getting busy with some serious bbq action. No matter what is on the menu, I don’t want it with a side of bugs. I’m usually cool with […]
Oh Rats!
Besides humans, a plethora of insects, (yes, this bug blogger used the word plethora!), and a host of other pests, want to know what else is more active in the summer months? Rats. Those nasty, beady-eyed, long-tailed, disease-carrying creatures that nightmares and horror movies are made of. Rats spend the summer hooking up, fattening up, […]
Meerkats For Sale? Scorpions.
It is no secret that scorpions can be quite terrifying. They appear to be a nightmarish mix of spider and crab, have a stinger that can pack a serious punch, can grow up to 9 inches in length, and are masters of hiding in nearly plain sight (a favorite hiding spot seems to be people’s […]
Pants on Fire…Fire Ants
The summer sunshine doesn’t just bring on the heat, it brings on the fire! Fire ants, that is. And they definitely aren’t the type of heat you want to have around. Red Imported Fire Ant Identification Red imported fire ants, aka RIFA on the rap circuit, range in reddish colors from reddish-brown to reddish-black. Are […]
Moth-er Fricking…Moths
Got moths? There are a couple types of moths that like to get comfy and cozy inside your home, pantry moths and clothes moths. Both of these moth-er fricking types of moths can be quite destructive in their own way and this bug blogger is about to give you the low down. So, buckle up […]
Love Is In The Air…Flying Ants
Just when you thought ants couldn’t be any more of a pain, enter the flying ant. Yes, an ant that has wings and flies. Sounds like fun, right? Not so much. So, how about a little flying ant Q & A to get our flying ant juices flowing? Let’s do this thing. Q: What is […]
Tunnels of Love…Gophers, Moles or Voles
Not sure what is causing destruction in your yard? Can’t decide if you’ve got a mole problem, a vole problem, or a good old Caddyshack-like gopher digging holes and tunnels and mounds in your perfectly manicured yards? Well, lucky for you, you’ve got us! Your one-stop shop for identifying exactly what is tunneling through your […]
Oh Deer, Ticks That Is…Deer Ticks
It is tick season, peeps, and you know what that means, don’t ya? It means the ticks are out in full force. Actually, depending on the tick species, there can be tick activity year-round, but like many of their other arachnid friends and family members, they like the warmer weather which makes it seem like […]
Little Flies…Mosquitoes
Some call them “little flies,” since this is the literal translation of their name, Bear Grylls calls them “mossies,” and I call them blood-sucking little turds that serve no purpose on this planet. Ok, I might have gotten a little carried away there. Whatever you call them, mosquitoes by any other name are still mosquitoes. […]
