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Carpenter Ant - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Carpenter Ant - 5.24.2011

There are several species of carpenter ants that may be found infesting homes and other buildings. Normally workers are black or red and black in color and range in size from 3/8 to 1/2 inch.

Mice - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Mice - 5.24.2011

Mice are small rodents known to invade homes for food they cause damage and spread diseases through their parasites in their feces. They rely on their sense of smell. Mice are small rodents known to invade homes for food they cause damage and spread diseases through their parasites in their feces. They rely on their sense of smell.

Bee - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Bee - 5.24.2011

Working bees have all black heads with golden brown and black with patches of orange on their bodies. Their wings are clear. Their entire body is covered in hair. They measure between 9 to 18mm the queen measures 18 to 20mm in length.

Black Widow Spider - 5.24.2011

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Black Widow Spider - 5.24.2011

Female black widows are shiny and feature a red hour glass shape on their abdomen. Male black widows are smaller then the female, they are brown with white markings on the sides of the abdomen and have longer legs then the females.

Rat - 5.24.2011

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Rat - 5.24.2011

Rats are large rodents. Rats are linked to spreading livestock diseases. The normal lifespan of a rat is three years.

Wasp - 5.24.2011

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Wasp - 5.24.2011

Wasps are characterized by two pairs of membranous wings and ovipositor (tube for laying eggs). Females are the only ones with stingers.

Bats - 5.24.2011

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Bats - 5.24.2011

Bats are the only mammals that can fly. Bats are very sociable animals, and live in large colonies. Depending on the type of bat, their life span is between four and thirty years. Bats sleep during the day and are active at night.

Drywood Termite - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Drywood Termite - 5.24.2011

Colonies live in areas inaccessible to people, in the sound, dry wood of your home such as in the roof and eaves, and deep inside walls, attics and crawlspaces. Can infest any type of home new or old wood-framed or concrete.

Earwig - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Earwig - 5.24.2011

Earwigs are generally brown or black and sometimes yellow. Some have wings but they seldom fly. They are most common in the outdoors and generally are more afraid of anything and tend to scurry away if disturbed. They are 10mm to 26mm in length.

Silverfish - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Silverfish - 5.24.2011

Silverfish are identified by their silver color and they have three tails found at the rear. They are found in dark warm places in homes and are drawn to dry starchy substances. Silverfish can live for months without eating. They are between 9mm and 13mm

Cockroach - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Cockroach - 5.24.2011

Cockroaches are a broad, flattened insect with long antennae. They can contaminate, destroy and impart stains and other odors to surfaces. They may transmit bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

Beetle - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Beetle - 5.24.2011

Beetles are oval and about 1/10 inch long they are covered with small hairs which give them a yellowish-brown color. Beetles feed on a variety of stored products.

Flea - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Flea - 5.24.2011

Flea’s bodies are shaped so they can move through fur on their host. Fleas can jump upward toward its intended target. A single flea can bite an animal numerous times per hour. The saliva can cause an allergic reaction in animals.

Cricket - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Cricket - 5.24.2011

Crickets are in between yellow and brown in color and the males are between 15mm to 19mm long and the females are between 15mm and 21mm in length. Males produce a chirping sound to attract females.

Mosquito - 5.24.2011

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:46:48 -0500

Mosquito - 5.24.2011

Adult females suck blood and can spread serious diseases to animals and humans. Males feed only on plant fluids, nectar and honeydew. The peak biting period is before and after dark and before dawn.