Insects look like creatures from another world. Their appearances are very foreign to us as mammals. But no insect invites more fear than the look of the spider. This fear is for very good reason. Spiders are very formidable predators and many have a venomous and poisonous bite. But understanding these creatures helps us to…
When spring comes around, lots of things come alive. The animals come out of hibernation, people start to come out of their homes and insects come alive. Many of these…
During the summer months, we find that all sorts of pests attack our customers homes, businesses and yards. One of the biggest yard pests that we find this time of year in the summertime are moles and gophers. These two species of underground pests are notorious for making unsightly dirt hills and tunneling through yards.…
We spend so much of our time in our yards. A big part of that time is around the trees that we have in them. Ornamental trees are a staple in every beautifully landscaped property. But we have to take care of these ornamentals and keep pests from them to keep them alive and healthy.…
Every year when the fall comes I have a few customers that have problems with box elder bugs. These insects will swarm trees, homes and businesses and be quite a nuisance. They can cover large areas and fly large distances in order to maintain their numbers. As scary and unsightly as these insects are the…
Oklahoma sure has its creepy crawlers. We have poisonous spiders, moles and gophers, large bugs and all sorts of different things that creep people out. But one of the most asked about insects in Oklahoma is the scorpion. Yes we do have scorpions Here in Oklahoma. Not only do we have them in Oklahoma, we…
Recently my family and I went to the zoo. As we went through and saw all the animals, we came upon the apex predators. Lions, tigers, alligators and other animals…
Spring is almost here again. And since every spring brings new fauna and flora, the spring will be no different. Underground, moles will become active again. We will see their hills and their tunnels all around our yards and neighborhoods. These kinds of activities become normal for Oklahomans. So how do we deal with these…
The summer months are right around the corner, and flies will be coming with them. Many people experience flies in their home not only during the summer months but also during the winter as well. Fruit flies can be a constant problem. But do fruit flies bite humans? The answer is no, they don’t bite…
by Erika Gro
Pests are a significant hazard to all living things, including humans, animals, and plants. Fungus, mosquitoes, flies, rats, fleas, termites, feral dogs, and therefore any living organism has a harmful influence on humans. Their environment, stock, bedding items, including all seasons duvet, pillows, mattresses, and food supply, are all examples of pests.…