Silverfish certainly look dangerous. These insects have an other-worldly appearance. But, you can relax a little. They’re not nearly as scary as they look. Silverfish don’t bite, and they aren’t known to spread diseases. But they can be a danger to your stuff. Here are a few things you should know about silverfish. Let’s Make Sure It’s A Silverfish A silverfish is a small insect with two long antennae and three hind appendages that look like antennae.
For centuries scorpions have been depicted as dangerous creatures who can kill with just a single sting from their tails. Even in our modern day and age scorpions are still feared and avoided at all costs. All of this being said, how dangerous are scorpions really? Can any scorpions here in Longview have you hospitalized with a single sting, or are they nothing more than harmless pests? Let’s find out together. Common Scorpions Around Longview Texas is
Pest problems are almost as varied as the businesses that get them. They are as small as a bacterium and as large a raccoon. And, when they invade, they can affect your reputation and your bottom line. Here are some pests that plague businesses in our East Texas service area, and a few things you should know most about them. Cockroaches These dirty insects are a serious threat to any business. When they get into
Termites are equal opportunity destructors. It doesn’t matter if you own a home or a business, these insects can be a threat. They don’t know the difference between a tree and a 2 x 4. And they certainly don’t know that your property belongs to you. They’re just doing what they were made to do: eat wood. And, if you’re not ready for them when they arrive at your doorstep, you could be in some serious
As fall swings into full gear, many outdoor insects and other pests will start to feel the chill in the air and start looking for a place to spend the winter in. One “fall pest” that you don’t want to take up residence in your home for a day, no less the entire winter season is the stink bug! Stink bugs are a very easily identifiable insect, thanks mostly because of the triangular-shaped “shield” that is
When fall comes, our minds typically turn to a host of things we’ve ignored through the summer. There are appointments to be made, clutter to conquer, schedules to get back on track with. Life begins to fall into a predictable rhythm again after being less structured through the summer months. As the weather starts to cool, we start to prepare for the winter months. Humans aren’t the only ones who prepare for winter. Many animals
If you were born in the United States during, or before, the 1990s, it is unlikely that you never saw a marmorated stink bug when you were a child. The reason being is that stink bugs didn’t come to the United States until the late 1990s. At least this is when they were first reported. Where Do Stink Bugs Come From? It is believed by some that these insects were first brought from China as stowaways in cargo.
“The best lies have an element of truth.” As spiders go, the black widow is definitely a spider no one needs to tangle with. It is one of only a handful of poisonous spiders in the United States, so it is not surprising that, through the years, these scary black arachnids have earned a reputation. But that reputation far exceeds reality. Let’s take a look at a few myths people believe about black widow spiders and see
Even though most spider species in the area aren’t considered dangerous to humans, spiders are scary to look at, and even if you’re not particularly terrified of them, they still aren’t pleasant to have around. One of the most common kinds of spiders in Texas is the wolf spider. They are a large spider that grows to an inch and a half long and is known for their thick legs and stout bodies. There are
Have you ever had the “pleasure” of waking up to have a midnight snack only to find cockroaches scurrying for cover when you turn on your kitchen lights? Were you horrified to see some of the roaches near (or on top of) the piece of chocolate cake you had saved for later? If you have had this experience and lived to tell about it, then perhaps you are wondering how bad it is to have
