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A Guide to Stinging Insects in Missouri

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What Are The Four Types of Squirrels in Missouri?

Many would agree that squirrels can be quite fun to watch. But, when these animals get into places they shouldn't, they can cause a lot of problems. Here are a few squirrels you can expect to find on your Missouri property. Fox Squirrel (Sciurus Niger) The fox squirrel, also known as the eastern fox squirrel…

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The Pros and Cons of Bats

As the sun sets in the evening, you may have seen bats swooping low in your yard. Whether or not you like bats doesn’t really matter- they are out there and as long as they stay out of your hair, hopefully, you won’t have to deal with them! But there are some pros and cons of having bats…

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Common Spiders in Missouri

We have many spiders in Missouri. There are more than 470 individual species in the state. But, we're going to focus on the spiders that live in our gardens, get into our sheds and garages, crawl up through our wall voids, live in our attic spaces, and crawl around in our homes. While spiders are…

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How Weather Affects Yellow Jackets

When it comes to stinging insects, few are as aggressive as the yellow jacket. These wasps can sting multiple times, fiercely protect their nests, and even pursue their targets relentlessly. Yellow jacket swarms are known to navigate around obstacles and hover above water, waiting to strike. Yellow jackets often build ground nests, which can create…

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What Are These Bugs Inside My Springfield Pantry?

There are many insects that can get into your pantry but we're going to take a look at a specific kind of pest called stored product pests. These are insects that target packaged foods in pantries, storage areas, and kitchens, especially around the holidays when we spend more time buying and preparing food. But stored product…

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Missouri Mosquitoes Can Pack An Extra Punch

Even though we live in the Show Me State, do you really want to wait until you see someone you know gets sick with the Chikungunya or West Nile virus before you take action to protect yourself from mosquito bites? These stories from Fox2Now, and CBS News are only a few of the many reports that have been done…

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Homeowners Guide To Tick Prevention

When it comes to protecting yourself and the ones you love from tick-related diseases, it is important to understand the problems associated with ticks. Hopefully, this quick guide will help clarify any questions you have. In Missouri, we have brown dog ticks, blacklegged ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks, and more. Brown dog ticks attack dogs and…

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Acrobat Ant Prevention

There are many reasons to want to correct an acrobat ant problem. The most obvious reason is that these ants can sting if they feel threatened. While bites from acrobat ants are not anything that will have you rushing to the hospital, they can be unpleasant. The less obvious reason to get that ant problem…

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Ladybugs Aren’t So Cute

Most people really dislike insects, especially when they come inside our homes. But for some reason, people actually like ladybugs! Maybe it’s their cute name, their ability to destroy aphids in the garden, or the fact that their likeness can be found on children’s clothing. But when you find the real live bugs throughout your…

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