Pest Facts and Education
Spider Anatomy
Do we even care? Some of us do. Spiders can be scary but only a few are dangerous to humans.…Some Facts about the Brown Recluse Spider
In the United States there are eleven native species of brown recluse spiders and two non-native species. Worldwide, there are…Rats in Religion – Karni Mata
The Temple of Rats - Karni Mata https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxxWhvGUrYg Throughout India animals can be seen living on the streets among people.…Rats in Literature
RatsMania! Rats in Literature Rats are depicted in fiction in both a negative and positive light. There are an endless…Ants In the Environment
How Important are Ants in the Environment? Ants can be beneficial to the environment in a variety of ways. Ant…Where Do Ants Live?
Ants usually build their nest underground. Some ants build their nest beneath rocks or decaying wood. In the home, ants…Mating Season and Queen Ants
Ant Mating Season and Making an Ant Queen In spring and fall, some of the reproductive caste (winged male ants…Inside the Ant Colony
The success and survival of ants is due to their social nature. Just like humans, there is strength in numbers.…How Ants Communicate
Questions About Ant Communication Ever wonder how ants figure out where the cookie jar is, after you hid it behind…Beautiful Ant Species
Exploring Beautiful Ants Around the World Australian Green Ants The Australian Green Weaver Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) is a beautiful iridescent green. Green…Ant Trail Pheromones and Ant Behavior
Ant Pheromones Identified First identified in 1971, scent trails of ants (pheromone trails) have been the subject of many entomological…Mite Anatomy
The anatomies of acarines, as shown in Figure 2, are fairly similar. The capitulum is the head and the idiosoma…Mosquito Control and the Zika Virus
There are two mosquitoes that are known to carry the Zika virus, Yellow Fever Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) and the Asian…Parasitic Mites Attraction to Human Via Hormones
Question by Hearts Pest Management for Entomology Student and Professor For many years now, I (Gerry Weitz), have been fascinated…Insects and Wildflowers of California Chaparral
Insects and Wildflowers of California Chaparral – California’s Wildland-Urban Interface by Donna M. Walker Growing up in San Diego’s South…Casu Marzu – A Traditional Italian Cheese – with Live Ingredients!
The Island of Sardinia Sardinia, Italy, is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily. The island terrain resembles a…Crazy Ant Invasion
California's Crazy Ant Invasion by Donna M. Walker There’s a new invasive species of ants making their way to California…Asian Lady Beetles vs. Native Ladybugs
Invasive Asian Lady Beetles "Ladybug, Ladybug, fly away . . ." Invasive or Invited? The Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle looks…Acorns of California and the Acorn Weevil
Acorns of California and the Acorn Weevil From wildlife to prehistoric cultures, the acorn has sustained many a life -…Spiders in Culture and History
Spiders Depicted in Various Cultures In many cultures worldwide, spiders are considered benevolent creatures that bring happiness, good luck and/or…