Facts & InformationWhat are Asian Lady Beetles?Asian lady beetles are often confused with ladybugs. The easiest way to tell the difference is to look for the distinctive, M-shaped black marking on the Asian lady beetle’s otherwise white head. Asian beetles also vary in color from orange to yellow to red…
Facts & InformationWhat are Boxelder Bugs?Boxelder bugs are a common household pest in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. They are ½ of an inch in length and black with red-rimmed wings. They primarily feed on box elder trees, which is the reason behind their name. They will also feed on ash…
Facts & InformationWhat are Stinging Pests?Bees, hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets are common summertime insects in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. Stinging pests come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The common factor across any species is a stinger. Bee stings can be more than just a painful nuisance. Stinging…
Facts & InformationWhat are Cockroaches?Cockroaches are ovular-shaped insects with small heads, flattened bodies, and long antennae. These nocturnal insects prefer dark, warm, moist areas. Cockroaches are notorious for their survival skills and very high reproduction rate. A female can produce anywhere between 200-300 offspring in a year. Cockroaches are also…
Facts & InformationWhat are Ants?Ants are social insects that live in large colonies, made up of workers and a queen. Ant colonies typically form underground nests that contain multiple chambers and tunnels to store food, lay eggs, and raise their young. There can be a few dozen ants to thousands…
