Did you know that ants are over 100 million years old? It all begins long ago when the flowering plants begin to bloom, and the ant, as we know if evolved from a long-ago wasp-like relative. Since then ants continue to develop into many species, a total of 22,000 species have been recorded. They cover almost every landmass on Earth, so there is no escaping the small wasted, elbow shaped antennae, ants we know today. But there is a way to get rid of them. Take a look into the history, and present …
4 Ways to Detect Termite Activity in Mesa AZ
Termites can be a really serious problem for your home, and sometimes it can be a little difficult to know if you have an infestation until most of the damage has been already done. The best way to determine if you have an actual termite problem is to have a pest control company come take a look at your home, but there are still a few things you can look for before you contact a Mesa termite inspection service to detect any termite activity.
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Termites are threatening to your home and can cause serious damage if not resolved. Termites feed on the wood foundation within the house. This means they can spread throughout your home leading to more money for repairs. If the termites spread throughout the home, unnoticed for a long period of time, the damage may be irreparable. Finding the termites themselves may be hard due to their size and ability to hide within the wood.
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Chances are you have come across many insects and pests during your time in Gilbert, Arizona. As well you have probably seen the same insects in or around you home growing up or being in others homes. While not all are harmful to you or your family, it is important to know which are harmful to your home. Here is some helpful information about common insect pests and whether or not they pose a threat to you and your family.
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About Scorpions
Scorpions belong to the family of ticks, mites, and spiders. As you might guess, they have some characteristics of those other family members. One trait that reminds us of another arachnid comes during the mating process. The female scorpion entices the male, goes through the process of copulation, and after she gets what she wants, gives him the boot. That is the nicest thing that he can expect. If she isn't feeling charitable, she will kill and eat him.
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If you like scorpions, you are probably thinking about the rock band from Germany, because real scorpions don't have many friends. They don't even like each other most of the time. However, they don't always choose to be the nuisance they are.
The Worldwide Threat of Scorpions and Scorpion Control
The only major land mass where scorpions are not thought to live is Antarctica. Still, the only reason they currently reside in New Zealand, Great Britain, and some islands of the Pacific Ocean i …
The body of the scorpion is comprised of the cephalothorax, where the head is located, and the abdomen. The head is covered by a hard bony material called the carapace, and it most often has two eyes at the top center. Additionally, there are between two and five pairs of lateral eyes at the fore corners of the carapace. Not all scorpions have eyes; cave and forest dwellers may not.
Scorpion Anatomy and Scorpion Control
The pedipalps and chelicerae are the remaining parts of the cephalotho …
As if there weren't enough species of termites in the U.S. already, a new kind was introduced at the beginning of this century. Nasutiform termites are native to the Caribbean Islands, but in 2001 they were found in Broward County in Florida. Most likely, the freeloaders hitched a ride on a ship.
Nose Termites and a Termite Control Company
The nose termite, as they are popularly called, is a form of subterranean termite, but the soldier ants have a distinctive projection from their hea …
Termites of most varieties must maintain contact with the soil, but this might seem farfetched when they are eating away at wood studs on the second floor of a building. Unless they have the technical capabilities to provide water lines to their positions, how do they maintain this connection to moisture?
The termite tube is an amazing structure. Workers make these tubes as they travel from the ground upwards. They use spit, dirt, and some of the wood they consume to build these compact and a …
"Flying ants or swarming termites?" is an expression used many times in commercials by pest control companies. Most people aren't going to examine insects closely to determine whether they meet the standards as ants or termites, there are some distinctive differences between the two.
Ants, Termites, and Termite Infestations
Ants have crooked antennae, while the termite sports straight ones. One of the more prominent differences between the two is their bodies. Termites have straight wais …
