Oct 19, 2021 | Blog, Ichneumon Wasp
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...
Oct 18, 2021 | Blog, firebrat
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...
Oct 15, 2021 | Assassin Bug, Blog
What is an Assassin bug – As their name implies, they are predatory insects who so happen to be a gardener’s best friend. Thanks to their diet, they help keep residential gardens free of all garden pests. With such an ear-catching name, the Assassin Bug...
Oct 13, 2021 | Blog, Earwig
What is An Earwig – “Pincher bugs” or better known as earwigs are insects that have an interesting urban legend behind them. The urban legend says that Earwigs are known for crawling into people’s ears and eating their brains. Even though this urban...
Aug 31, 2021 | Blog, Silverfish
If you have never had the luck of finding one of these insects within your home you have avoided quite the scare. Silverfish are pests that can move pretty quickly, and they can grow to an inch in size. These pests are not fun to have around by any means, but...
