Bed bugs are a menace to humans. They harbor in beds and bite at night. These pests take a blood meal from their host in order to grow. To determine an infestation, there are many factors. One of the less reliable factors is smell. But one must ask why…
There are only a few insects that bore into wood. The carpenter ant is a pest that attacks many homes and businesses. These little ants love to bore…
Armor plated little tanks, the scorpion is a survivor. He is specially designed to last in the most severe conditions. These little guys are found on every continent except Antarctica, and come in over 2,000 species. But one must wonder how scorpions survive in the desert? Many ways. They are…
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…