Swoboda Posts Tagged ‘beetles’

Late fall and winter insect pests are not uncommon. Many have figured out ways to overwinter and remain active. Inside we list a few of those winter pests and signs you can look for to see if they are in your house. Cockroaches Always willing to share your house, cockroaches are active all year long […]

Type of Biting Insects you Might Find in Your Home
Few things are worse than biting insects, especially while you are home. The sad truth is that there are many insects that will bite and many that may take up residence in your home. Spiders, while not insects, are a good example as are fleas. So, which insects should you be on the lookout for […]

We all know about the damage that termites cause to homes and outbuildings but these destructive pests are only one name on a long list of insects that eat wood and damage homes. Some are so small that they are hard to see and others are quite large that you might have trouble sleeping at […]

Many of us are used to the idea that some insects might be toxic or poison, but did you know that some insects are chemically dangerous? Blister Beetles – Blister beetles are a family of beetles that contain a chemical that when squished, can cause a burn on our skin and a blister to form. […]

Common Grubs Around Bryan, Texas And The Damage That They Do
Grubs are another word for larvae and when we talk about pest issues that are related to grubs we almost always mean beetle larvae. However, every insect that has a complete life cycle produces a grub. Those include: Moths and butterflies – Lepidoptera Flies – Diptera and their nasty maggots Beetles and their large range […]