Red Squirrel
Red Squirrels in Known by various names including pine squirrel, chickaree, or North American red squirrel, the red squirrel distinguishes itself by its smaller size compared to other squirrels in the region. They are typically only slightly larger than a chipmunk. Its diet primarily revolves around conifer cones. Although it is classified as a granivore, […]
Skunk
Skunks in Skunks are small mammals that are widely known for their distinctive black coats, white stripes, and fluffy tails. Their most notable attribute is their ability to discharge a strong-scented spray from their anal glands when under threat, acting as a formidable defense mechanism. Omnivorous by nature, skunks have diverse diets, including insects, small […]
Drugstore Beetle
Drugstore Beetles in Commonly found in stored foods, seeds, and other materials, the drugstore beetle, also called the bread beetle or biscuit beetle, has earned its name due to its tendency to consume herbs and plants used in drug formulations. They will even eat those containing poisonous compounds such as belladonna and strychnine. The larvae […]
Indian Meal Moth
Indian Meal Moths in Recognized worldwide as a pest, the Indian meal moth’s name reflects its preference for Indian corn or maize meal. They are also commonly called the pantry moth or the North American high-flyer. Its distinct wing pattern, characterized by a copper or bronze hue on the rear half, aids in its identification. […]
Merchant Grain Beetle
Merchant Grain Beetles in Widely distributed throughout the United States, the merchant grain beetle is a well-known stored product pest that invades residences, supermarkets, food storage warehouses, and grain silos. They have an elongated, flat body with reddish-brown to dark brown coloration and a glossy appearance. It shares a likeness with the sawtoothed grain beetle […]
Red Flour Beetle
Red Flour Beetles in Flour and grain-based products face the risk of infestation by several types of beetles, known collectively as flour beetles. Among these, the red flour beetle and the confused flour beetle pose the greatest economic threat. These pests target stored grain products like flour, cereals, spices, pasta, cake mix, dried flowers, and […]
Rice Weevil
Rice Weevils in The rice weevil is found worldwide and poses a significant threat to stored grains, residing, feeding, and reproducing within food items. It is more common in the southern United States, where adult weevils and their larvae consume whole grains. Often called flour bugs, these beetles, characterized by their elongated snouts, infest and […]
Sawtoothed Grain Beetle
Sawtoothed Grain Beetles in Found across the United States, the sawtoothed grain is a common nuisance in homes, grocery outlets, food warehouses, and grain storage facilities. Adults of this species infiltrate stored commodities such as grains, flour, sugar, and nuts, exploiting inadequately sealed containers’ crevices and cracks for entry. While incapable of attacking intact grain […]
Woodlouse Spider
Woodlouse Spiders in Woodlouse spiders are small, reddish-brown creatures with elongated bodies. Their most distinctive feature is their disproportionately large fangs, which they use to pierce the tough exoskeletons of their prey. Unlike many other spiders, woodlouse spiders lack the ability to spin intricate webs. Instead, they rely on their stealth and hunting prowess. Their […]
