by Universal Pest Control | Aug 30, 2021 | General Concerns, Residential Pests, The More You Know
NOTE: We haven’t included images of individual species in this article because some people can react negatively to the sight of these creatures. However, we have included source links where you can view species-specific reference images. Whenever someone...
by Universal Pest Control | Jul 27, 2021 | Beautiful Bugs, Eco-Friendly, Fun, Green Pest Control, The More You Know
Have you ever spotted a dainty lacewing living in your garden and wondered if this delicate creature is a friend or foe? The insect world is full of beautiful bugs (we’ve covered butterflies, ladybugs, and moths so far), and while they all play a vital role in the...
by Universal Pest Control | Jul 27, 2021 | Backyard Buddies, Fun, General Concerns, The More You Know
When you see an armadillo in your backyard you might be inclined to screech, or maybe “yech!”, but please don’t hurt them! They may look like armored, out-of-this-world four-legged warriors, but they’re quite harmless as long as you’re...
by Universal Pest Control | Apr 30, 2021 | Beautiful Bugs, Eco-Friendly, Fun, How To, The More You Know
We are back with another installment in our series of Beautiful Bugs! (Check out our features on ladybugs and moths as well.) The insect world is full of some of the most beautiful and fascinating creatures seen in nature, but when it comes to deciding which one...
by Universal Pest Control | Dec 22, 2020 | Fun, General Concerns, Spiders, The More You Know
In October, we explored spider myths and legends from around the world, and there was one I think is worth retelling for Christmas: the legend of the Christmas spider. This legend is most often cited from Germany or Ukraine, and could even be an origin tale for...
