Sometimes it's difficult to keep the pests at bay. Check out the most common bugs found in homes and how you can keep them under control.
There are 14 species of these heavy-looking, furry spiders in Texas, many of which occur in South Texas. They range in length from 1.5 to 3 inches, and are typically dark brown to brownish black in color, with thick legs and an abdomen covered with fur. They’re commonly found in gras...
You can go to any city of town inTexas& the amount of insects you'll find is insane. From the ones buzzing around your head, or the ones down by your feet, bugs are EVERYWHERE. But which ones are the most common you can find in Texas? Obviously one is the butterfly; there are o...
These harmless spiders are excellent at reducing bugs in the home. They do not spin a web to catch food. Their webs are to provide privacy and a place to hide during the day. They come out at night, often preying on insects attracted to night lights on the outer walls of homes. 26...
Black and orange bugs are common in North America and The Caribbean. These types of bugs can suck plant sap or even eat other bugs. Found across a few different species, the black and orange color combination can sometimes signal potentially-poisonous bugs. While some of the following bugs ca...
From 1953 through 1955 a survey was made of the natural enemies of the mealy bugs attacking citrus in California. (Risso), the most destructive mealy bug on citrus in California, was most abundant in the intermediate citrus areas or zone... BR Bartlett,DC Lloyd - 《Journal of Economic Ento...
Houseplants not only add life and color to our living spaces but also help purify the air. However, they sometimes come with an unwanted side effect: pesky bugs. In this article, we’ll discuss all you need to know about common houseplant insects and how to manage them, ensuring your pla...
This Tree Swallow was saving his energy for later when the sun would start warming up the ground and the air and there would be bugs to catch. At some point Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers are going to become impossible to find, let alone photograph, but that hasn’t quite happened yet. Here’...
Toss out the insecticides. Good bugs and natural predators are an essential part of the local ecosystem and keep insect populations in check.Bermudagrass mitesSigns you have bermudagrass mites How to get rid of bermudagrass mites How to prevent bermudagrass mites...
2. Chinch bugs Christina Butler from Georgia| Wikimedia Commons |CC BY 2.0 Female chinch bugs lay tiny whitish to orange eggs in the thatch layer and the folds of grass blades from late spring to early summer. Two to four weeks later, orange nymphs emerge, turning purple to grayish and ...