Most people have been stung by a bee or wasp at some point in their lives. And most have lived to tell the tale. The number of people who die from bee stings is about one or two in 1,000. Even though it is rare, its informative to know how bee stings…
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 into the wood of buildings and ornamental trees in our yards. Many wonder how to identify carpenter ants? They can be black or…
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. Both of these rats are very athletic. The question asked here is can rats swim? Yes, and very well. They can…
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, cunning and effective. But we often wonder how cockroaches travel? These crawlers prefer dark moist areas such as plumbing and wall voids to…
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 treatments and over the counter solutions. But many want to know why fleas are bad for dogs? Fleas and their bites can cause…
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…