Types Of Moths In Tennessee – There are more than 160,000 species of moths worldwide. In addition, over 10,000 species of moths live in the United States. Moths are unique insects, they are one of only a few who can coil up their feeding tubes, which is a rare phenomenon in the insect kingdom. Even…
Millipedes and centipedes look very similar and most often get confused. They are both long arthropods with many sets of legs. However, there are several distinct differences between these creatures. These differences include appearance, diets, how they defend themselves. Differences in appearance One of the more obvious differences between centipedes and millipedes is their…
What is a Centipede – Centipedes are a unique kind of arthropod. For starters, they are one of only two arthropods with over 100 pairs of legs; this instantly puts them in a league of their own. If you take that and the fact that they are venomous, this sounds more like an extraterrestrial lifeform. Unfortunately,…
What is a carpenter bee – Carpenter bees are a unique type of bee, unlike your traditional honeybee. While they may look like a bumblebee, they have quite a few characteristics that separate them from their fuzzy cousins. Carpenter bees get their name from the unusual way they create their nests. Unlike other bees, carpenter bees…
Fleas typically get inside the home by hitching a ride onto the family pet. Once inside they can become a serious nuisance and can cause harm to you and your loved ones. Fleas are blood sucking insects that primarily prey on your pets, this would include your dog or your cat. If the house is…
How to identify carpenter ants – Carpenter ants are commonly mistaken for termites. It’s an easy mistake because they can both be found in wood structures. The one distinct giveaway that its carpenter ants within the wood structure are the evidence of wood shavings. Termites are within wood structures because they are eating the wood. While…
Carpenter ants and the damage they can inflict on your home – Homeowners in Tennessee are pretty familiar with termites and the extensive damage they can do. However, there is another insect very similar to the termite that can inflict thousands of dollars into property damage, this is the carpenter ant. These ants are relatively…
What is a box elder bug – In the early fall, the emergence of box elder bugs becomes apparent. They quickly take over certain areas of the outdoors. Some of these areas may include the siding of your home. These insects are also attracted to the outside of trees or on top of rocks. These…
What are Click Beetles – A wire worm or better known as the click beetle is a common type of beetle found in middle Tennessee. There are very few other insects that have the unique clicking ability that these beetles have. They can range in a variety of size, and they all look a little…
Transformation of Cicadas – This summer, the brood X cicadas are coming out in full force in 2021. They have been underground since 2004 in their nymph stage, waiting to emerge above ground. Just like most other insects, the cicada goes through different stages of metamorphosis. Within each stage, the cicada goes through a series…
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