Gardens take a lot of hard work to start, maintain and harvest. The last thing anyone wants is to see all their hard work go to waste at the expense of wildlife. From time to time, it happens. All things considered these unwanted guests are just doing what their instincts tell them to do. Survive!…
Scorpions are some of the oldest animals on Earth, dating back some 430 million years ago. Scorpions have fascinated people for millennia and have played an important role in some old civilizations’ mythologies. They even had a zodiac sign named after them; Scorpio. They might look like crayfish and crabs, but they are more closely…
Spiders are truly an interesting critter if you can get past how creepy they are. With the different characteristics and attributes that separate them from other insects, it’s no wonder why they have been studied and even kept as pets by some unique individuals. Today, we at Animal Pest Management would like to share some…
Have you ever walked out to your garage to try and put something away for storage only to realize there just isn’t anymore room? This is a problem that many people have and there are some things that you can do about it. One is that you can get through your things and have a…
The Tarantula Hawk Wasp is one of the largest wasp species found in North America. It is named for its similar hunting style as hawks and particularly preys on tarantulas. The tarantula hawk wasp uses a paralyzing venom that coats their stingers to hunt and capture tarantulas. The tarantula hawk wasp is considered to have…
The thief ant is one of the smallest ant species found in America. They only reach about the width of a pencil or pen’s tip. They are also well known for stealing larva from other ant colonies for food which is how they received the name “Thief Ant.” These ants can become a special kind…
Despite their tiny stature, mice will eat 15-20 times a day, resulting in 40-100 droppings per day, which alone can make anyone disgusted finding their tiny pellets around their food supply. Mice are extraordinary climbers, jumpers, and swimmers. Mice can live for two years domestically, but in the wild, most mice average about five months…
With an estimated 22,000 species of ants in the world, and only 12,500 are identified, it is safe to say everyone will encounter an ant or two at some point in their lives. Ants are among the most common pests and can easily infest any home, business or structure. Driven by the need to forage…
Cockroaches are one of the most common pests across the country and they are found throughout the world. With so many different species and the number of cockroaches roaming around, it is very likely for you to run into a roach or two from time to time. Throughout California, there are a handful of species…
There are several types of pests that cause damage to your home. There are other pests that cause damage to the wood that is the structure of your house. Termites are a huge problem for people and they are a pest that cause millions of dollars in damage to homes. There are also carpenter ants…
