Leather jackets are the larvae of the crane fly, which resembles an overgrown mosquito when mature. These larvae have a cylindrical shape with a head that retracts into the thorax. The hungry larvae ...

Dragonflies are ideal hunting machines. More than 80 percent of their brain is used for processing visual information, and it is believed that some species can see objects up to 30 feet away and ...

Wasps, mice, squirrels, ants, deer—these and other unwelcome critters can wreak havoc inside your house or yard, but you can prevent health risks and property damage by taking these smart steps By ...

Remove potential food sources like bird feeders, pet food, and unsecured trash to deter wildlife. Secure your home by using hardware cloth to cover potential entry points like attics and crawlspaces.

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Pests rarely stroll through your front door. They slip in through hairline cracks, utility cutouts, and vents you barely ...

A free class, Intelligent Pest Management," will be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St. The program, which will be given by Urban ...