Open Pipe Mud Daubers

This group of wasps gets its common name from the fact that they construct their nest of mud. Mud daubers are solitary wasps found throughout the United States. They are not social and do not live in colonies. Mud daubers provision spiders for their larvae by paralyzing them with their venom and bringing them into their nests.

Female mud daubers construct nests of mud. Many short mud tubes, usually about 1” long, are constructed side by side. They usually build their nests in a sheltered site, such as under eaves, porch ceilings, in garages and sheds left open, in barns and attics. Nests typically exhibit round holes in them as the wasps emerge. This means the nest is probably old and inactive after springtime.

Mud daubers do not defend their nests and only rarely sting. They are typically considered nuisance pests, and are actually beneficial as they help control spiders.

Although mud daubers are not typically dangerous, their nests should be removed by a pest management professional if found on your property, as their abandoned nests are often adopted by other more dangerous wasp species.

If you're concerned that you have mud daubers in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Prepare to Laugh!

If you're concerned about chameleons in your home or place of business (and you don't have an iPhone), give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Bed Bug Feeding

Hungry? This little pest sure is!



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Protect Your WInter Wools From Clothing Moths

Moths love wool and your winter woolen wear is a smorgasboard for these flying pests. The Clothing Moth (Tineola bisselliella) is a species of moths from the Tineidae moth family. The caterpillar (larva) of this moth is recognized as a serious pest. It can derive nourishment not only from clothing – in particular wool – and also, like most moth caterpillars, from many other sources.

Contrary to what most people believe, adult clothing moths do not eat or cause any damage to clothing or fabric. It is the larvae which are solely responsible for this, spending their entire time eating and foraging for food.

Both adults and larvae prefer low light conditions. Whereas most other moths are drawn to light, clothing moths seem to prefer dim or dark areas. If larvae find themselves in a well-lit room, they will try to relocate under furniture or carpet edges. Hand made rugs are a favorite because it is easy for them to crawl underneath and do their damage from below. They will also crawl under moldings at the edges of rooms in search of darkened areas which hold good food.

If you're concerned that you have clothing moths in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Spider vs Bat

Care to wager on who wins in a spider vs. bat matchup? Courtesy of our friends at NatGeo.



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More Bug Trivia

Did you know . . .

• Blacklegged (deer) ticks, carriers of Lyme disease, like to spend the winter nestled in the fur of a deer.
• Fire ants continue to move and infest more and more of the country. The entire pacific coast is ripe for infestation.
• It can take up to 3 years for a varied carpet beetle to grow from an egg to an adult, and adults only live between 13-44 days.

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www.davespestcontrol.net
Call Dave at 1-800-400-6009.

Reference: www.pestworld.org

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