Centipedes and millipedes are often confused with one another. These two insects are from different branches of the same tree, though. But in this article, we will explore how centipedes reproduce. The male creates a spermatophore and drops it on the ground for the female to pick up. Once she lays…
From super heroes to infamous backyard spiders, the black widow is one of the most well known in all of entomology. The red hour glass shape is universally known as a sign of danger and poison. But how poisonous is a black widow spider? Even though death from a black widow bite…
Here in Oklahoma, like most of the country, we have two predominate types of rats and many kinds of mice. We have the Norway rat and the roof rat. …
One of the most ubiquitous pests in the insect world is the cockroach. It is found around the world in homes and businesses. This tropical pest is resilient,…
Many pet owners are in a war with fleas. Americans spend as much as nine billion dollars a year on flea control. These costs include veterinary visits, exterminator…
The german cockroach is one of the most prevalent insects on the planet. It was here long before we came, and will probably be here long after we are…
Nature has a way of making sure that everything reproduces. Some species work independently, and some work together. Animal reproduction is usually independent, but flowers require bees or…
Once upon a time, in the golden era of the ’50’s, bed bugs were almost gone. Almost. But they started to come back. By the 1990’s, they were almost an…
Ants come in many shapes, colors and sizes. There are over 1,000 species of ant in the United States alone. Ants behaviors are just as diverse as they…
Rodenticides, or pesticides designed specifically for use on rodents, varies greatly. These poisons will work on any rodent including rats, mice, squirrels, porcupines, beavers and other rodents. We…