Joro Spiders vs Banana Spiders – What’s the difference?
What is a Joro Spider? A Joro spider is an invasive species that is native to Asia. The first Joro spider was spotted in the…
What are Stink Bugs?
If you live in Gainesville, or most anywhere in Georgia, you are quite familiar with the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, or just “stink bug” for…
How do I get rid of Camel Crickets?
What is the camel cricket? The camel cricket gets its name from the humpback appearance that is like that of a camel. You have probably…
Millipedes vs Centipedes – What’s the Difference?
We have all seen those annoying little creatures with what seems like a million little legs in our homes. Typically, you will see these little…
What are Armyworms?
There are several types of armyworms, however, fall armyworms are the most common in Georgia. Armyworms get their name because, while in this phase of…
What is a Praying Mantis?
What is the mantis or, better known as, the praying mantis? A praying mantis is an insect that contains more than 2,400 species of its…
The Red Wasp
Red wasps are native to the United States and can be seen as far north as Kansas and New York. They are around an inch…
What Are Carpenter Ants?
Carpenter ants are of the largest species of ants found in Georgia. There are two important pest species in the ant family, the black carpenter…
Wolf Spiders
Wolf spiders come in a variety of sizes, but some are up to 2 inches in length. They are also hairy and sometimes mistaken for…
How Do I Get Rid of Horse Flies?
We have all been plagued with those huge, annoying flies that follow you around and aggressively chase you if you run from them! These are…
Are Daddy Long Legs Poisonous?
These arachnids go by a few names. The most common would be daddy long legs, granddaddy long legs, harvestmen, or harvesters. They have a lifespan…
Why should Hall County, Georgia residents have regular termite control?
Did you know that termites cost Americans over 1 billion dollars per year? Hall County is in the heart of the Southeastern United States, one…
What is a False Bombardier Beetle?
What are false bombardier beetles? False bombardier beetles are members of the ground beetle family that contain a lot of different beetles under that generic…
The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper or, by its scientific name, the Ramalea Microptera, is a genus of grasshopper native to the southeastern and the south-central United…
What is a Bald-Faced Hornet?
A bald-faced hornet is one of the many species of wasps. They are mostly found in forests and urban areas with vegetation. These wasps are…
