Carpenter ants cost U.S. property owners millions of dollars annually. That is pretty bad. But when you consider that termites are responsible for billions of dollars in damages to U.S. property every year, it is clear to see why it is important to know the difference between these two insects. Recognizing these differences is one of…

If you plan to spend time outside in your yard or garden, or if you have children or pets who will be spending time outside, you may want to educate yourself about tiny little insects called chiggers. If you have an infestation of these, you may find yourself dealing with some very uncomfortable, terribly itchy bites….

You've probably heard that carpenter ants aren't as bad as termites. You may have even had someone tell you that termites are a multi-billion dollar problem, but carpenter ant damage in the U.S. is only in the hundreds of millions. While this is true, this is an insect threat you should never shrug off. If left untreated, carpenter ants…

If you have spent some time outside in your yard or garden and have found yourself with a number of itchy bites surrounded by a rash, you may be tempted to think these bites were caused by mosquitoes, ticks, or fleas. But, it is more likely that those bites were caused by another pest–a tiny…

Subterranean termites can strike without warning and damage a home for years without detection. These wood-eating pests cost U.S. property owners over $5 billion every single year. So, it is important to recognize the signs of a termite infestation. Sadly, property damage is often the last sign termites give. Signs of Termites: Mud tunnels on the…

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…