Subterranean vs Drywood Termites: How to Tell and Treat
You found termite damage, or maybe just a strange tube of dried mud on the foundation, and now you need a name before you spend a cent. Here is the part that matters... Read more.
Types of House Spiders: An Identification Guide
n n n You spot a spider in the basement corner or skittering across the bathroom floor, and the first word that jumps to mind is usually one of two: widow or recluse.... Read more.
Black Widow Spider Identification: How to Spot One Safely
n n n You moved a stack of firewood or reached into a dark garage corner and found a small, round, glossy black spider, and the first word that came to mind was... Read more.
Brown Recluse Spider Identification: Violin, Eyes and Range
\ \ \ You found a flat tan spider in the basement and the first word that comes to mind is recluse. Before you panic, get the name right: a true brown recluse (Loxosceles... Read more.
Flying Ants vs Termites: How to Tell the Difference
n n n You found a small swarm of winged insects near a window, and the question writes itself: harmless flying ants, or termites eating the house. Three features... Read more.
German Cockroach vs American Cockroach: Size, Color and Behavior
You found a cockroach and you want to know which one it is, because the answer decides what you do next. Here is the fast version. Look at the shield right behind... Read more.