Facts & InformationWhat are Termites?Termites are social wood-destroying insects that live in large colonies. The eastern subterranean termite is the most common termite species in North America. They have soft bodies, pinchers, and straight antennae. Termites are white to light brown in color and ¼ to ½ of an inch…
Facts & InformationWhat are Flies?There are more than 18,000 species of flies found throughout North America. Flies are small insects with large circular eyes and a single pair of wings. Although they have short lifespans, flies have a very high reproduction rate. A female can produce anywhere between 80-200 eggs…
Your Go-To Springtail Exterminators in Milwaukee At Advanced Wildlife Control, we understand the challenges of dealing with pests, especially in the counties of Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. This is particularly true for springtails, those tiny critters that are often mistaken for fleas. Our goal is to provide professional springtail…
Facts & InformationWhat are Spiders?Spiders are a common pest problem in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. Even though these arachnids are beneficial by preying on other pests, they strike fear in many people. Most types of spiders are harmless. The only two venomous spiders found in Wisconsin are the brown recluse…
Facts & InformationWhat are Silverfish?Silverfish are a common household pest in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. They have long, flat, fish-like-shaped bodies with three long, bristly appendages at the tip of their abdomen. Silverfish have a silvery, metallic appearance and measure ½ to 1 inch in length. These swift insects run…
