The biggest part of fulfilling the American Dream is purchasing your own home. Once you've done this, the next step is protecting that home. The satisfaction and pride of owning your own home is something that can only be experienced. However, there are a few things that can interrupt that joyful experience, and wood-destroying insects…

For such a tiny spider, the brown recluse sure has a big reputation? Perhaps you've heard some of the stories. Or, perhaps, you've seen some of the unsavory pictures of brown recluse bite wounds. It is also quite possible that you don't believe any of it, and you are of the opinion that it is no big…

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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…

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…

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…

When it comes to stinging insects, there are few that can compete with the yellow jacket. This is an insect that can sting multiple times, has a nest protection instinct, and chases down it's prey. In fact, yellow jacket swarms will go around obstacles and even wait above water to get at their target.  They are also…

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…

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…

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…