Types of Weevils in TN – A rather peculiar looking insect the weevil is very strange. To how it eats to the way it looks, it is distinctive. Here in Tennessee, there are several species of Weevils and even though they may look similar these insects have some...
5 tips for easy fall pest prevention – Here in TN the leaves are slowly beginning to change color and the temperature is declining. Unfortunately, pests are still active during the fall months. This is the time of year where they begin looking for warm shelter, which...
What is a Railroad worm? – One of the more rather peculiar insects on the planet is the railroad worm. A species of glowworm beetle, the railroad beetle gets its name from the bioluminescence “windows” it has on its body. Female railroad worms have sections of their...
What is an ichneumon wasp? – With over 5,000 species of ichneumon wasps in North America, there is no shortage. This insect family is among the most species-rich branches of the tree of life in the animal kingdom. With so many different species of ichneumon...
What is a firebrat? – Often confused with silverfish, the firebrat looks very similar. These two insects are closely related to each other, both being in order Zygentoma. Even though these insects appear similar, they are both very different. The food they eat...
