Category: Bugs
Tarantula Hawk Photos
I saw a Tarantula Hawk (a big black wasp) hunting for tarantulas in some rocks in a customers’ garden. Here are some photos.
Bed Bugs in Resorts, Hotels, Motels & Bed and Breakfasts
The hospitality industry has been getting a lot of the blame lately about bed bugs. This is a little unfair, seeing as the bed bugs are brought in by the people that stay there.
Owlet Moth
The moth shown here is referred to as the Black Witch. It’s in the family of moths known as owlets.
How Do I Get Rid of Bed Bugs?
There are three popular methods right now for controlling them. Chemical, heat, and a combination of the two. Call a professional – 928 649-5775
What Attracts Bed Bugs and How Do They Feed On Us?
If you ever look at a room that is infested by bed bugs, you will notice that the largest concentrations of them are located at the head of the bed.
How Do I Get Bed Bugs?
Once you have bed bugs, they start multiplying – a pregnant female can lay up to 5 eggs a day. She will lay 300 to 500 eggs in her lifetime.
Why are Bed Bugs Making Such a Comeback?
Everything we read blames two things on the resurgence of the bed bug. All the bed bug needs is a place to hide and a host to feed on.
Origin of the Bed Bug
Many people ask where the bed bug came from and the best explanation I can find is they came from caves.
Yellow Garden Spider
The thing that really makes this spider interesting is the zig zag pattern it makes in its web (please see picture).
Shieldback Katydid
A few weeks ago I posted a blog with this katydid’s vibrant green leaf mimic cousin. I wanted to post the picture of this Shieldback…