Agricultural & outdoor pests

Spined Soldier Bug The Spined Soldier Bug (Podisus maculiventris) is one of the most important beneficial insects used in agriculture, […]

Long-legged Fly The Long-legged Fly (family Dolichopodidae) is one of the most overlooked beneficial insects found in gardens, orchards, greenhouses,

Brown Lacewing The Brown Lacewing (family Hemerobiidae) is one of the most valuable beneficial insects found in gardens, orchards, forests,

Snakefly The Snakefly (order Raphidioptera) is one of the most fascinating beneficial insects found in forests, orchards, vineyards, gardens, and

Assassin Bug The Assassin Bug (family Reduviidae) is one of the most effective predatory insects found in gardens, agricultural fields,

Ground Beetle The Ground Beetle (family Carabidae) is one of the most important beneficial insects found in gardens, farms, orchards,

Aphid Midge The Aphid Midge (Aphidoletes aphidimyza) is one of the most effective beneficial insects used in biological pest control.

Chalcid Wasps The Chalcid Wasps (superfamily Chalcidoidea) are among the smallest yet most effective beneficial insects found in gardens, orchards,

Ichneumon Wasps The Ichneumon Wasps (family Ichneumonidae) are among the most important beneficial insects found in gardens, forests, orchards, agricultural

Tachinid Fly The Tachinid Fly (family Tachinidae) is one of the most valuable beneficial insects in agriculture, gardens, orchards, and

Soldier Beetle The Soldier Beetle (family Cantharidae) is one of the most beneficial insects commonly found in gardens, agricultural fields,

Rove Beetle The Rove Beetle (family Staphylinidae) is one of the most widespread and beneficial predatory insects found in agricultural

Minute Pirate Bug The Minute Pirate Bug (Orius spp.) is one of the most valuable beneficial insects in agriculture, greenhouses,

Damsel Bug The Damsel Bug (family Nabidae) is one of the most effective beneficial predatory insects found in agricultural fields,

Big-Eyed Bug The Big-Eyed Bug (Geocoris spp.) is one of the most valuable beneficial insects found in agricultural fields, gardens,

Cereal Leaf Beetle (Oulema melanopus): Identification, Damage, Prevention, and Effective Control The Cereal Leaf Beetle (Oulema melanopus) is one of

Leafminers Leafminers are a group of insects whose larvae feed inside plant leaves, creating distinctive winding tunnels known as mines.

Tomato Pinworm The Tomato Pinworm (Keiferia lycopersicella) is a destructive moth pest that primarily attacks tomato plants. Although it is

Tomato Leaf Miner The Tomato Leaf Miner (Tuta absoluta) is one of the most destructive insect pests affecting tomato crops

Red Palm Weevil The Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is considered one of the most destructive insect pests affecting palm

Sugarcane Borer (Diatraea saccharalis): Identification, Damage, and Effective Control Methods Diatraea saccharalis, commonly known as the sugarcane borer, is one

Rice Water Weevil Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus, commonly known as the rice water weevil, is one of the most economically important insect

Russian Wheat Aphid Diuraphis noxia, commonly known as the Russian wheat aphid, is one of the most destructive aphid species

  Hessian Fly The Hessian Fly (Mayetiola destructor) is one of the most economically important insect pests of wheat worldwide.

Harlequin Bug: Identification, Damage, and the Best Ways to Protect Brassica Crops The Harlequin Bug (Murgantia histrionica) is one of

  Squash Bug The Squash Bug (Anasa tristis) is one of the most destructive insect pests of squash, pumpkins, gourds,

Mexican Bean Beetle The Mexican Bean Beetle (Epilachna varivestis) is one of the most destructive pests of beans in North

Cucumber Beetles Cucumber beetles are among the most destructive insect pests affecting cucurbit crops worldwide. The two species most commonly

Potato Cyst Nematode   The Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida) is one of the most destructive pests

Soybean Cyst Nematode The Soybean Cyst Nematode (Heterodera glycines) is the most economically damaging pest of soybeans worldwide. This microscopic

Asian Citrus Psyllid The Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri) is one of the most destructive pests affecting citrus production worldwide.

Citrus Leafminer The Citrus Leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella) is one of the most common pests affecting citrus trees worldwide. This tiny

Grape Phylloxera The Grape Phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae) is one of the most destructive vineyard pests ever recorded. Native to North

Plum Curculio The Plum Curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar) is one of the most destructive insect pests of stone fruits and pome

Oriental Fruit Moth The Oriental Fruit Moth (Grapholita molesta) is one of the most destructive pests of stone fruit and

Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella): Identification, Damage, Control, and Prevention Guide The Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella) is one of the most

Apple Maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella): Identification, Damage, Control, and Prevention Guide The Apple Maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella) is one of the most

Cotton Bollworm The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) is one of the world’s most destructive agricultural insect pests. Despite its common

Cabbage White Butterfly The Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae), also known as the Small White Butterfly, is one of the

Cabbage Looper The Cabbage Looper (Trichoplusia ni) is one of the most widespread caterpillar pests affecting vegetables worldwide. Known for

European Corn Borer The European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) is one of the most destructive pests affecting corn and several

Japanese Beetle The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is one of the most destructive invasive insect pests affecting gardens, ornamental landscapes,

Root-Knot Nematodes Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are among the most damaging soil pests affecting agriculture worldwide. These microscopic roundworms attack

Codling Moth The Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella), commonly known as the codling moth, is one of the most destructive fruit

Diamondback Moth The Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella), commonly known as the diamondback moth, is one of the most destructive pests

Corn Earworm The corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), also known as the cotton bollworm, tomato fruitworm, or sorghum headworm depending on

Colorado Potato Beetle The Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) is one of the most important agricultural pests affecting potatoes worldwide.

Sticktight Flea (Echidnophaga gallinacea – sticktight flea) The sticktight flea is a small but very persistent pest. Unlike common fleas,

Slug (Gastropoda – terrestrial slugs) Slugs are one of those pests that almost everyone hates, it is a land snail.

Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii) One insect that creates a lot of interest—especially in outdoor gardens—is the leafhopper assassin bug,

Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata): Identification, Damage, and Control Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata). During late autumn and winter, one insect that

Why Yellowjackets Appear in Urban Areas: A Practical Guide from Pest Control Experience   Many people believe that yellowjackets shouldn’t

Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia)   In recent years, the Asian Giant hornet, also known as the the northern giant hornet  or

Are European Hornets Dangerous?   European hornets (Vespa crabro) are the largest social wasps found in Europe and parts of

Gall Midges – Tiny Flies That Cause Big Plant Problems   Gall midges (family Cecidomyiidae) are small, delicate flies known

Mealybugs – Identification, Damage, and Effective Control   Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae family) are soft-bodied, sap-sucking insects that attack hundreds of plant

Aphids – Understanding the Green Peach Aphid and How to Control It   Aphids (Myzus persicae – green peach aphid)

Cicadas Indoors or Near Houses: Noise, Causes, and Practical Control Every summer, homeowners report very loud  buzzing and clicking sounds

Tomato Hornworms in Kitchens: Why They Appear Indoors and How to Remove Them Finding a large green caterpillar crawling across

Tarantulas as Pests: Identification, Risks, and Control I have never personally encountered tarantulas during my work, but many pest control

Scolopendra gigantea – The Amazonian Giant Centipede   I have studied many reports from tropical regions where people were terrified

Orb Weaver Spiders – Identification, Behavior, and Safe Control I have inspected many gardens, balconies, and warehouses over the years,

Funnel-Web Spiders (Family Atracidae) – Identification, Risks, and Control In my career as a pest control specialist, I’ve seen some

Ghost Spiders (Anyphaenidae, “Ghost Hunters of the Night”) If you’ve ever lifted a curtain late at night and seen a

Symphyla: Garden Centipedes (Scutigerella immaculata) Symphyla are small soil-dwelling arthropods commonly known as garden symphylans or garden centipedes. The most

Stone Centipedes (Lithobiomorpha) If you have ever lifted a stone or flowerpot in your garden and saw a fast-moving, flat

Velvet Ants (Mutillidae): The “Cow Killers” of the Insect World Despite their name, velvet ants (family Mutillidae) are not true

Scale Insects (Coccoidea): Identification, Control, and Prevention Scale insects are among the most stubborn plant pests in both residential and

Thrips (Thysanoptera): Identification, Damage & Effective Control Among the smallest yet most frustrating plant pests, thrips (order Thysanoptera) are known

Whiteflies (Aleyrodidae): Identification, Biology, and Effective Control Whiteflies are one of the most common and frustrating pests I encounter in

Sand Flies (Phlebotomus spp., Lutzomyia spp.): Identification, Bites, and Control for Homes and Businesses If you’ve ever been bitten at

Deer Flies (Chrysops spp.): How to Identify, Avoid, and Control These Painful Biters If you’ve ever been bitten by a

Stable Flies (Stomoxys calcitrans): The Painful Biters of Farms and Homes   If you’ve ever stood near a barn or

Horse Flies (Tabanus spp.): Identification, Dangers, and Control Explained Few insects annoy both humans and animals as much as horse

Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula): Identification, Risks, and Complete Pest Control Guide The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has become one of

Ticks: Identification, Biology, Risks, and Control of These Blood-Feeding Parasites Ticks (Ixodida order) is one of the most important groups

Chiggers: Identification, Risks, and Control of These Itchy Mites The chiggers (Trombiculidae family) is a tiny arachnid larva known for

Fire Ants: Identification, Biology, Risks, and Control The fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), often called the red imported fire ant, is

Asian Lady Beetles (Harmonia axyridis): Identification, Risks & Control The Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis), often mistaken for the friendly

Leaf-Footed Bugs (Family Coreidae)   The Leaf-Footed Bugs (Family Coreidae) are a group of true bugs (Hemiptera) that are named

Boxelder Bugs (Boisea trivittata): Identification, Risks & Control Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata), also known as the elder bug, is a

Spider Mites (Family Tetranychidae): Identification, Risks & Control The Spider Mites (Family Tetranychidae) are among the most destructive plant pests

Fungus Gnats: Identification, Risks & Effective Control The Fungus Gnat-Sciaridae is one of those insects that seems insignificant at first

Pillbugs Exposed: Identification, Hidden Facts, and the Best Ways to Get Rid of Them Pillbugs are one of the most

Sowbugs: Identification, Biology, and Effective Control Methods Sowbugs are common pests found in homes, gardens, and farms all over the

Camel Crickets (Spider Crickets): How to Identify, Get Rid of Them, and Keep Them Away Camel crickets, also known as