Fall Invaders ID: Stink Bugs, Boxelder Bugs, Lady Beetles and Cluster Flies
You found a bug crawling up the inside of a sunny window in October, and the first question is which one it is. Four very different insects cause nearly all fall... Read more.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Identification
You found a flat, shield-shaped brown bug clinging to a window in October, and the first question is whether it is the invasive one everybody complains about. The... Read more.
Paper Wasp vs Yellowjacket: Identification and Control
You found a wasp working the eaves or buzzing the soda can at a cookout, and the real question is which one you have, because that decides how careful you need to... Read more.
Bee vs Wasp vs Hornet: How to Tell the Difference
You watched something black and yellow land near the patio and the first question is the right one: is that a bee, a wasp, or a hornet, and does it matter? It matters... Read more.
Bark Scorpion vs Other Scorpions: How to Tell the Dangerous One
You found a scorpion on the wall and the only question that matters is whether it is the dangerous one. The short version: in the United States, only the Arizona... Read more.
Scorpion Identification: Common US Species
You found a scorpion on the patio wall and the first question is whether it is the dangerous one. The short version is that it almost never is. Most US scorpions... Read more.
Mouse vs Rat vs Other Rodents: Identification Guide
You spot droppings under the sink or hear something scratching in the ceiling, and the first question is always the same: is it a mouse or a rat? The fastest tells... Read more.
Termite Life Cycle and Colony Structure Explained
You found termites in a beam, killed the few you could see, and assumed you had bought yourself some time. You did not, and the reason is the colony itself. A termite... Read more.
Termite Swarmers: What They Mean for Your Home
You found a cluster of winged insects at a sunny window, or a pile of shed wings on the sill, and the first question is whether it matters. It does. A swarm of winged... Read more.
Centipedes vs Millipedes: How to Tell Them Apart
You found a many-legged thing on the basement floor and you want a name before you decide whether to worry. The fastest tell is to count the legs per segment and... Read more.