What are Fungus Gnats? Fungus gnats are one of the most commonly found plant pests worldwide. They love damp, dark and moist places like soil, fungi, decaying organic matter, and potting mix. Although the adults are harmless, a female gnat more…

What are Sand fleas? Sand fleas are small crustaceans that are usually found on the beaches, in deserts, marshes, and along the coastal regions. They can turn your fun-filled beach holiday into a horror story with just a bite. These more…

What are Pavement Ants? Pavement ants earned their name from their tendency to burrow under driveways, building slabs, sidewalks, etc. resulting dirt heap on top of pavements. The pavement ant is one of the most commonly encountered house infesting ants more…

What are Moisture Ants? Many times you can see a line of ants making way into your house and invading the damp areas. Your home is most probably invaded by moisture ants that love to concentrate on the wet and more…

What is a Horntail? Horntail or wood wasp is a common name of all of the 150 species of the Siricidae family. They belong to the Hymenoptera order, which is a type of xylophagous sawfly. This family was formerly an more…

Introduction to Jumping Spiders Yeah, we understand the reputation spiders have earned given their obvious, scary look with horrifying eyes. But, when we tell you that jumping spiders don’t deserve the scorn which is thrown at them, then we aren’t more…

Horseflies are types of insects which are the members of Tabanidae family. These stout looking flies can be as small as house flies or as huge as bumblebees. The green-headed monster of an insect has iridescent or metallic eyes which more…

What are Ghost Ants? Ghost ants, associated with odorous house ants, are small creatures and can easily enter your house through openings around the door and window. Even the cracks in foundations lead them straight inside your dwelling. In fact, more…

What are Cuban Cockroaches? Cockroaches are the absolute worst. Who amongst us hasn’t leaped out of our chairs when we spot a giant cockroach heading towards us? Especially when they are the kind that can fly? Nightmares aside, Cuban cockroaches more…

What are Cellar Spiders? If you have been into your garage or any other damp areas around your property, chances are you probably encountered one of the most commonly found spider species in North America- the venomous cellar spider. Although more…