Roly-polies can breathe through specialized structures beneath their bodies, shed their shells in two stages, carry their young in fluid-filled pouches, and even turn bright blue when infected by certain […]
Cockroach vs. Bed Bug: How to Tell Them Apart
An adult cockroach is usually too large and long-legged to resemble a bed bug closely. The harder identification comes when the insect is small. A cockroach nymph can be wingless, […]
Can One Pregnant Bed Bug Start an Infestation?
A single previously mated female bed bug can start an infestation if she reaches a suitable hiding place, obtains blood meals and produces viable offspring. Bed bug females store sperm […]
Why Are Cockroaches So Hard to Kill?
Cockroaches are difficult to eliminate because several survival advantages work together. They can squeeze into extremely narrow spaces, survive periods without food, reproduce quickly, and develop resistance to insecticides. Killing […]
How to Prevent Clover Mites From Getting Into Your Home
Clover mite prevention starts before the first red specks appear indoors. These mites feed outside, then exploit tiny openings in foundations, walls, windows, doors, and siding when they move toward […]
When Should You Call an Exterminator for Clover Mites?
Three clover mites on a window sill are not much of an exterminator job. Thousands repeatedly covering windows, siding, and rooms are another matter. Call an exterminator for clover mites […]
How to Keep Bed Bugs From Biting You at Night
To reduce bed bug bites at night, isolate the bed, keep bedding off the floor, place interceptors beneath each bed leg, use proper bed-bug-proof encasements, and remove bugs from bedding […]
Why Are They Called Roly-Polies?
Roly-polies get their name from their ability to roll into a tight, rounded ball when threatened or disturbed. Their segmented bodies fold inward, protecting the softer underside and giving them […]
Cockroach Droppings vs. Mouse Droppings: How to Tell the Difference
Mouse droppings are usually distinct, elongated pellets with at least one pointed end, while cockroach droppings vary from tiny dark specks to small cylindrical feces depending on the cockroach species […]
Are Clover Mites Invasive?
Clover mites are not generally classified as an invasive species in North America. The clover mite, Bryobia praetiosa, is an extremely widespread species found across much of the world, including […]