Insects/Spiders

Recent Answers

2009-11-08 Entomology (Study of Bugs) - Black bug in bathroom:

Karen, Your description sounds like an oriental cockroach. Here's a wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_cockroach with pictures for comparison. Oriental cockroaches are not as common

2009-11-07 Pest Control - wood borers:

Since this is softwood these are probably the type of powderpost beetle called an anobiid (Anobiidae). These beetles are more common and more destructive in damp, coastal climates than in dryer climates

2009-11-07 Entomology (Study of Bugs) - a Bug in my apartment?:

Brandi, I don't know what kind of bug you found but since 99% of insects are harmless I'm sure this one is too. All I can suggest is that you try to get a better look at it if you see another, or better

2009-11-07 Entomology (Study of Bugs) - Mystery bug invasion:

Cynthia: You don't say 'where' in the U.S. you live, but if it is in the northern half, then you are almost certainly describing the "western conifer seed bug," Leptoglossus occidentalis, which is now

2009-11-07 Pest Control - squirrels in the car's fan housing:

My first question is how do you know the culprit is squirrels and not mice? Proper identification of the animal is the first step to effective control. Here are some general principles. Protecting