April 1, 201911 Diseases that are Directly Transmitted by RodentsMost people think of rodents as a nuisance. People even laugh about the many mimes on the internet of an elephant scared of a mouse running by it or a…Read More
March 29, 2019What the Heck is a Vole and Can They Hurt My Lawn?Most people have heard of a mole. Have you ever heard of a vole? Not many people have. The two are often confused. They are both rodents but, they are…Read More
March 25, 2019What is Dallisgrass in Georgia?“Dallisgrass is a fast growing perennial used primarily for pasture. Yields of dallisgrass are similar to Argentine or common bahiagrass. It has smooth leaves, a deep root system and grows…Read More
March 22, 2019Do You Know the 6 Venomous Rattlesnakes Located in Georgia?“Rattlesnakes are some of the most unique and diverse American reptiles. There are currently 32 different species of rattlesnakes, with approximately 83 subspecies that are broken down into the two general Crotalus…Read More
March 15, 2019Spring Termite Swarmers are Here!Termite Awareness Week is here and the professionals are predicting an early termite season this year for Subterranean termites. “When you think of spring, you probably envision blooming flowers and…Read More
March 8, 2019World’s Largest Bee Spotted for the First Time Since 1981National Geographic reports that “Wallace’s giant bee disappeared for more than a century. Now it’s back, and already being sold online by at least one collector. The World’s largest bee…Read More
March 1, 2019Pine Bark Beetles are Most Destructive Insects of Pines in Georgia“Pine bark beetles are the most destructive insects of pines in Georgia. They occur across all land ownership patterns and geographic regions of the State. Since 1962 annual losses from…Read More
February 22, 2019Interesting Facts About Praying Mantis“The praying mantis is named for its prominent front legs, which are bent and held together at an angle that suggests the position of prayer. The larger group of these insects…Read More
February 15, 2019Worst Insect Sting in the World – Bullet AntsThe paraponera clavata is a species of ant, known as the bullet ant, named for its extremely potent painful sting. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests from Nicaragua and the extreme…Read More
February 8, 2019Did You Know there is a Stinging Insect Pain Index?Ever been stung by a bee, wasp, ant, etc.? The pain was sharp, burned and lasted for a little while? Have you ever compared that pain to another sting you…Read More
