Asian Tiger Mosquito
The Asian tiger mosquito is the most common daytime biting mosquito in the Carolinas. This mosquito was accidentally brought into the United States from Asia in used tires. It quickly spread into...
Category: Entomology
Wolf Spiders
Wolf spiders are one of the best-known type of spider in the United States and other parts of the world. They vary widely in size, color and habitat. Small wolf spiders are less than one inch,...
Jumping Spiders
Ever see something out of the corner of your eye moving quickly, and then look to find a tiny spider running, jumping, or climbing a wall? Spiders are extremely common and fascinating animals found...
Drugstore Beetles
Although its name is drugstore beetle, this insect is a general feeder that attacks everything edible and many things people would consider inedible. The drugstore beetle got this common name...
Indian Meal Moth
The Indian meal moth is a very important and destructive pest. The feeding habit of this species makes it one of the most common pests of stored food. Their larvae feed on grain and grain products,...
Wood-Boring Beetles in Houses
After termites, wood-boring beetles are the most important wood-destroying insects in homes. The amount of damage that wood-boring beetles cause depends on many factors. The type of wood (hardwood...
Cockroach (Roach) Control
Over 15 kinds of cockroaches are found in South Carolina, but only a few of these may be found in your home. Cockroaches are considered pests in several ways. Most people view them as carriers of...
Sowbugs & Pillbugs
Sowbugs and pillbugs are commonly found outdoors in South Carolina, especially under rocks and boards. They are not insects but are more closely related to lobsters and shrimp. They breathe with...
Silverfish & Firebrats
Homeowners usually see silverfish and firebrats when a cabinet door is opened, or a book or other object under which they were hiding is moved. Silverfish and firebrats are pests because they feed...
Scorpion Control
Scorpions are most common in the southern states from coast to coast, although they are found as far north as British Columbia. Most of the scorpions that invade homes or other buildings are...
Flea Control
Pets benefit us in many ways, but they are also a breeding site for uninvited fleas. Fleas thrive during our warm, muggy, South Carolina summers. If you allow your pet access to both the house and...
Termites of South Carolina
This fact sheet summarizes a 1998-1999 research project to establish a complete survey of the termites in South Carolina. It is important to understand that the absence of termite species from a...