Being one of the world’s most common household insect pests, it is not surprising to discover that there are 3,500 species that have been identified around the world. Only 55 of those actually reside in the United States, but luckily, there are only six species you need to concern yourself
While a large number of spider species can be found within Texas homes, most species enter homes inadvertently while searching for insect prey. Very few spider species are in the habit of infesting homes, and it is rare for spiders to invade homes in large numbers. The spiders most frequently
Kissing bugs are insect pests that belong to the Reduviidae family of true bugs, and several species in the southern states regularly invade homes where they inflict bites on humans. These insects generally invade homes in large numbers during the nighttime hours where they suck blood from sleeping humans, and
The ants people see crawling about on sidewalks in large numbers are most likely workers of the Tetramorium genus, or “pavement ants,” as they are commonly known. These moderately sized ants are around 3/16 of an inch in length and brown to dark brown in color. Pavement ants are one
Due to high relative humidity, frequent rainfall and short winter seasons in the southern US, the region is densely populated with a relatively high number of moisture-loving termite species. Each of the three groups of termites known as subterranean, drywood and dampwood can be found in Texas, but dampwood termites
Several ant species in the Dorymyrmex genus are known pests of homes and yards. These species are commonly referred to as “pyramid ants,” and they can be found throughout Texas. These ant pests get their common name from the shape of the nesting mounds that they frequently build in residential
The social wasps commonly known as “Mexican honey wasps” frequently build unusually large nests within trees, shrubs, and other natural structures on residential properties in southern and central Texas. These wasps, and the conspicuous nests they construct, have been known to frighten residents of San Antonio. According to Molly Keck,
A recent nationwide study conducted by researchers with the National Pest Management Association has revealed that common insect and arachnid pests are going to become an issue for residents of San Antonio between now and the official end of the winter season on March 19. San Antonio was one of
While it is well known that non-native and highly venomous ant species have established invasive habitats in certain areas of the southern US, including the red-imported fire ant in San Antonio, few people are aware that native fire ants in the US have established invasive habitats in other countries. For
The most common indoor insect pests found in San Antonio include cockroaches, flies, termites, bed bugs, and perhaps most common of all, ants. More than 320 ant species can be found in Texas, and at least 50 can be found in Bexar County, most of which are not considered pests.
It goes without saying that cockroaches are prevalent throughout Texas, and the number of roach species and their abundance in urban areas is particularly high in the southern half of the state. This is particularly true in San Antonio where the humid subtropical climate, relatively mild winters and large human
Fire ants are known to have an affinity for electrical equipment. Every year, Texas is plagued by a total of $146.5 million in damages caused by fire ants to electrical and communications equipment. Fire ants can damage all different types of electrical equipment, with the most common being switch boxes,
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