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Carpenter Bees
Carpenter Bees make wood look like it’s been drilled with a 1/2 bit. Unlike termites, they don’t eat the wood. They’re pollen consumers who like a snug wood home to rest and reproduce.
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Silverfish–Sort of Silver, Definitely Not Fish
Look what dropped in on us recently. Silverfish are wingless and are silver or brown in color because their bodies are covered with fine scales. They are generally soft bodied, up to 3/4 inch long,...
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Telltale Signs of Paper Wasps
The Mediteranean Paper Wasp will often nest behind a space in vinyl or aluminum siding. You cannot see the classic paper nest from the exterior. Neither can the wasp. Apparently the wasps smear their...
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“The Silverfish Ate My Tax Returns”
Silverfish are chewing insects and general feeders but prefer carbohydrates and protein, including flour, dried meat, rolled oats, paper and even glue. They and can survive long periods, sometimes over...
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Buggy Friday Fall Photos
We ran across the photos posted by Jon Kahn on Google+ and had to share. They show the other side of insects…how beautiful they can be when out in nature and not inside your house. Find his work here.
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False Black Widow Spider
A false black widow spider for #BuggyFriday. These spiders don’t form a classic web, instead they create a crazy quilt of sticky threads. Their venom is less harmful to humans than black widows;...
View ArticleTermites are Swarming–Protect Your Home Now
Termites are swarming in California and our phones are ringing off the hook! Here’s a quick video about termite swarms.
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