With fall nearly upon us, it’s hard not to think about the leaves changing color and the imminent cooler weather. While the cooler weather might be more comfortable for us humans, it’s the opposite for many insects. Knowing what insects are common in the fall and which ones might be trying to get into your […]

As average high temperatures begin to decline in the American Southwest, new seasonal pests can become a problem. One of these pests is the armyworm. What is an armyworm? An armyworm is a moth larva that takes the form of a caterpillar that feeds on grass, vegetation and crops. The true armyworm’s scientific name is […]

Although you might not see them often because they tend to hide during the daytime, ground beetles are prevalent across Oklahoma. Ground beetles feed on weeds, beetle and moth larvae, mites and small snails, so they do perform a little bit of pest maintenance by themselves. But don’t be fooled—what starts out as a few […]

Are the evergreens in your yard looking a little brown, or do you see an excess of cocoons that look a little bit like pine cones? Then you may have a bagworm infestation on your hand. Bagworms are small caterpillars that feed on your trees in June and July. While having a few bagworms is […]

There are little red critters known across the country by different names—harvest mites, red bugs, mower’s mites and, most common of all, chiggers. Chigger problems are found virtually everywhere and can leave you itching for days. Learn how to prevent and treat chigger bites before summer is in full swing. Chiggers pose zero threats The […]