Spiders That Look Like Scorpions A Close Comparison Scorpions and spiders belong to the same class of invertebrates known as arachnids. With eight legs and formidable pedipalps, it’s no wonder that some spiders closely resemble scorpions. While scorpions can inflict painful stings with their venomous tails, these scorpion-like spiders are harmless. Let’s take a close … Read more
Spiders are fascinating creatures that play an essential role in our ecosystem. One of the best ways to identify spiders is by examining their webs. Different spiders create distinctive web shapes in various locations, which can help you determine the species. Let’s explore the different web locations, shapes, and common spider webs you can find … Read more
Georgia is home to a fascinating diversity of spider species. From tiny jumping spiders to large orb weavers, these eight-legged creatures can be found in backyards, forests, and buildings across the state. While a few venomous spiders like the black widow do reside in Georgia, most species are harmless to humans. For anyone interested in … Read more
Jumping spiders are some of the most interesting and common spiders found around the world. There are over 6,000 described species of jumping spiders, with around 500 species found in the United States alone These spiders are known for their excellent vision, remarkable jumping abilities, and curious, expressive behaviors. In this article, we’ll take a … Read more
#18 Common Long Black Bugs You May Find In Your Home Have you noticed some long black bugs crawling around your home lately? While encountering an insect inside can be unsettling, most long black bugs are harmless and can be dealt with easily. Learning to identify these common household pests can help put your mind … Read more
Have you ever encountered yourself face-to-face with a big brown bug in your washroom, under your sink, or in any other moist area in your home? With so many different species of water bugs out there, it’s no wonder that identification can be confusing. Unfortunately, the information available is not always easy to understand, leaving … Read more
Pennsylvania is home to a fascinating diversity of caterpillars. These little crawling critters may seem small and insignificant, but they play an important role in nature and can captivate us with their beauty. In this article we’ll take a closer look at some of the most common and interesting caterpillars found in the Keystone State. … Read more
Summer is fast approaching, and with summer comes a variety of pesky bugs. Here is a guide from our professional exterminators of the ten most common summer bugs, the potential frustrations they bring with them, and how you can prevent or treat them: Ants are one of the most common insects and household pests. There … Read more
You’ve waited all summer for that first luscious tomato to ripen only to discover that, almost overnight, something has been feasting on your tomato plants, stripping the stems bare and chomping holes in your nearly ripe fruit. The culprit? Most likely it’s the tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata), a plump, green caterpillar named for the threatening … Read more
We’ve all felt the sting of a bee or wasp and know it’s no picnic, but Arizona has some critters that take pain to a whole new level. When it comes to the most painful bites in Arizona, we’re talking about the gnawing jaws of a Gila Monster to tarantula hawks whose sting has been … Read more