Termites range in species from the Subterranean termite to the Formosan termite but they all have a few common characteristics. Termites are very social and tend to operate using their own caste system: reproductive, workers and soldiers. Reproductive termites or “swarmers” have two pairs of wings and have eyes. Swarmers are black or brown. When …
There are many species of ants such as the acrobat ant, argentine ant, fire ant, odorous house ant etc. The most common ant that is encountered is the carpenter ant; scientifically known as Camponotus Pennsylvanicus. Carpenter ants are usually black but are also brown and red. Carpenter ants received their name due to their habit …
American dog ticks belong to the Acacri/Ixodidae family. They have a tear drop or elongated oval shape and are flat before feeding. During the larvae stage American dog ticks have six legs but develop two more as adults. Larvae appear to be a light yellow when they have not fed and have red marks near …
Fleas are small, blood sucking nuisances to cats, dogs and on occasion, humans. Fleas are tiny, measuring at about 1/8 on an inch. They are flat and wingless but they have legs that allow them to jump vertically as high as 6 inches. Fleas range in color from black to a reddish brown. Adult fleas …
The centipede is a nocturnal insect that resides in undisturbed moist environments such as unoccupied basements and damp bathroom; they can also be found outdoors under rocks. They lay 35 or more eggs on or in the soil mostly in the summer. Centipedes thrive where materials are harbored; to eradicate centipedes simply eliminate harbourage areas …