Termites
It is springtime. That means love is in the air, and so are termites. Across the Southeast, native subterranean termites swarm (fly) in the spring, leaving their colony in the hopes of starting a...
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Apr 15, 2020 | In the Garden
It is springtime. That means love is in the air, and so are termites. Across the Southeast, native subterranean termites swarm (fly) in the spring, leaving their colony in the hopes of starting a...
Apr 9, 2020 | In the Garden
If you are fortunate enough to live near the southern Appalachian Mountains, you may see ghosts this time of year. If you are really lucky, you may see hundreds of ghosts, for at the edge and up...
Apr 6, 2020 | In the Garden
As people are spending more time around their homes during the concerns of COVID-19, they may be more likely to notice small ants crawling in and around their houses. Now is the perfect time to do...
Oct 3, 2018 | In the Garden
In the last few years, the United States has experienced massive flooding events from storms and hurricanes including Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and in the Carolina’s, Matthew and Florence. We...
May 6, 2014 | Entomology, Indoors
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys (Stål), is a newcomer to South Carolina, first appearing in 2011 and now having a wide distribution. While it is considered a pest in its...
May 2, 2014 | Entomology, Problems
Throughout the world, mosquitoes are one of the most serious pests of humans. They are capable of inflicting an irritating bite and making recreational areas unusable. A more serious problem arises...
Apr 2, 2012 | Entomology, Indoors, Problems
The kudzu bug, scientifically known as Megacopta cribraria, is a new pest in South Carolina. It is not a beetle, as many people think, but is more closely related to stink bugs. It has also been...
Nov 2, 2011 | Entomology, Problems, Structural
Subterranean termites, in natural settings, work as beneficial insects by breaking down cellulose-containing materials, such as dead trees. They live in the soil and must maintain contact with the...
May 6, 2011 | Entomology, Indoors, Problems
During the fall, many flies may enter homes. They usually are unwelcome visitors, especially when they plan to stay for the duration of the winter. One common type of fly is called a cluster fly....
Feb 6, 2011 | Entomology, Indoors, Problems
Processed tobacco and tobacco products, are susceptible to cigarette beetle attack. Cigarette beetles often infest tobacco manufacturing and retail outlets. Besides tobacco, cigarette beetles are...
Jul 2, 2008 | Entomology, Problems
Field ants are in a large group of similar species. Typically, they are found in yards and fields, and are known by many names such as thatching, red or wood ants. The names reflect either the...
Jun 6, 2005 | Entomology, Indoors, Problems
Like spiders, centipedes are hunters that use venomous jaws to catch and eat insects and other small animals. Unlike slow moving millipedes, centipedes are fast runners which enable them to catch...
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