Mud Daubers: Identification, Habits, and Control
Discover the habits, identification tips, and control methods for mud daubers, including safe prevention and removal strategies.
Author: Eric P. Benson
Centipedes
Centipedes are fast-moving creatures that can be a nuisance indoors. This guide covers some of the different types of centipedes, their behavior, how to identify them, and effective strategies for controlling them, both naturally and with pesticides.
Millipedes
Learn how to identify and control millipede infestations.
Earwigs
Learn how to manage these nocturnal insects and prevent damage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Termite bond + Formosan subterranean termites
“I’ve received a letter from my pest control company about my home’s termite bond for Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus. What do I do?” According to Dr. Eric Benson’s blog on...
Formosan Termites Increase Distribution in SC
Over the last few years, Formosan subterranean termites have increased their distribution in South Carolina. Where Are They, And What Should I Know About Them? There are eight species of termites in...
Carpenter Bee Survey
***North Carolina State University is doing research about eastern carpenter bee management on private property. You can help by providing feedback in their survey, which should take just 10 to 15...
Stag Beetles
Few insects can grab your attention like a giant stag beetle. Stag beetles are in the insect family Lucanidae. Both females and males of many Lucanid species are impressively big, but the males,...
Rusty Spider Wasp
Summer is a time of a lot of insect activity. Some of the best insect theater is fireflies at night and wasps during the day. For example, like an ant dragging another creature three times bigger...
Uninvited Holiday Guests
The winter holidays are here, and you may have some unexpected and unwelcome guests. Firewood brought into homes is a classic route for some beetle and ant species to enter a structure. Cinara...
Luna Moth
Discover the beauty and ecological importance of this striking moth species.
Potter and Mason Wasps
Sometimes we receive calls about wasps eating outdoor wooden furniture or even structures. While some wasps like paper wasps and yellowjackets will scrape wood with their strong mouthparts to make...