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Common Name: Red velvet ant or “cow killer”Scientific Name: Dasymutilla occidentalis (Linnaeus)Order: Hymenoptera Description: These insects are wasps, not ants. Females are wingless and covered with dense hair, superficially resembling ants. The red velvet-ant is the largest velvet-ant species, reaching about 3/4 inch in length. They are black overall with patches of dense orange-red hair [...]

… and friends are gathered, everyone is having a great time. Until the wasps arrive. These annoying insects get in the glasses, on the food, buzz around people’s heads. The night is ruined. Where did all these wasps come from? If there are more than just a few of them chances are that you have [...]

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Teachers To extend the Insect Safari experience in your classroom, download these free cross-curricular insect lesson plans and creative modules! These lesson plans are not only fun and easy, but they are correlated to National Science Education Standards. Teaching about pests can be challenging – Schedule The Orkin Man™ to visit your classroom for insect [...]

Insect-Repelling Clothing Clothing sprays and garments that contain permethrin are available Consumers who don’t wish to spray insect repellent directly on their skin may be interested in permethrin, a synthetic insecticide you spray on clothing instead. This chemical compound can also be used as a supplement to traditional insect repellents; users can apply it to [...]

Most children with insect bites or stings only need symptomatic treatment for the symptoms of pain and itching. Anaphylaxis Some children who are allergic to the venom in the insect sting can develop more serious anaphylactic reactions. Since this type of reaction is life-threatening, treatment should be started as soon as possible and you should [...]

These five homemade insecticides are easy to make and totally safe to use in your vegetable garden. When mixing homemade insect sprays, use warm water and apply them to plants when temperatures are between 40-90 degrees. Some oil based sprays can burn certain plants, especially during hot summer temperatures. Before applying sprays to the entire [...]

PIC Boric Acid “Roach Killer III” Boric Acid Kills cockroaches, Fleas, Ants and Silverfish Directions for Use: For homeowner use only To control cockroaches, ants, and silverfish, apply liberally, scattering under and behind refrigerator, stove, sink, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer, tubs; Into openings around drains, water pipes, and electrical conduits; …

Build a Cockroach Killer With Your Kids June 4th, 2010 Posted in Ants & Roaches Remember making that old box car with dad out in the back shed? The Blue Ghost. If you’re like me, the father-child bonding session stopped short with loose nails, un-matched corners and a stubbed thumb. This article will discuss a [...]

Pheromone traps are a great pest control tool that is used to help monitor and control insect infestations. There are pheromone traps for many different types of insects including flies, pantry moths, pantry beetles and cockroaches. Pheromone traps, when used correctly, are a very effective part of a pest control program. What is a pheromone [...]