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…
