Learn how to get rid of springtails? The common name “springtail” is derived from the springtails’ ability to “spring” or “jump” away by snapping its tail-like structure against the ground when frightened. Springtails get their names from a fork-shaped little appendage at the end of their 1/16 to 1/8 inch long bodies called a furcula it’s like the… Read More »
Learn how to get rid of booklice naturally? Psocoptera are an order of insects that are commonly known as booklice, barklice or bark flies. They first appeared in the Permian period, 295–248 million years ago. The species known as booklice received their common name because they are commonly found amongst old books they feed upon the paste used… Read More »
Let’s learn more about chinch bugs, how to know you have them and how to get rid of them if they are in your yard. Chinch bugs attack a variety of forage, lawn, and wild grasses. The principal crop plants damaged are wheat, corn, sorghum, oats, etc. Hairy chinch bugs prefer feeding on red fescues, perennial ryegrass, bentgrass,… Read More »
Learn all about larder beetle bites, life cycle, removal, and traps. Larder beetles were named for their attraction to larders where they fed on cured meats. While this situation is not common today, larder beetles can still be found in homes, attacking a variety food sources. Larder beetles are large oval-shaped insects that are usually black in color… Read More »
