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With the modernization of travel and the improvement of roads throughout the United States, our country has become very mobile. Even though certain spiders are not indigenous to your area, they can be brought into your state by means of hitching a ride in moving vans, cars, motor homes, trains, buses, suitcases and any cargo that is shipped in freight. With this in mind, you must look at the possibility that any venomous spider that is out there, surely can be found anywhere in the USA including your own state. Some of the species of spiders that have been found, that are considered harmful to man are the Black Widow, Brown Recluse, Hobo spider, Giant House spider, and the Yellow sack spider. Black Widow spiders can be found in every state in the U.S. but are more abundant in the southern states. Most adult black widow females are jet black in color and have two reddish triangles that are connected or an hour glass design on the underneath side. Their body is about ½ inch in length. Brown Recluse spiders are generally found in the Gulf States. They can be found in other areas however; it would be because they were transported in from their natural habitat via commercial and or household movement. Brown Recluse adults are usually tan to dark brown with a dark fiddle shaped marking on the top of their body. The length of their body is about ¼ inch to ½ inch in length. There are a number of different species of Black Widows and Brown recluse spiders, which can differ a little from the descriptions above. The Hobo or aggressive house spider is approximately 3/8 inch to 5/8 inch across and has a chevron marking on the top of the abdomen. They look very similar to the Brown Recluse spider in size and color but do not have the dark brown fiddle shape on them. Not only do they look similar, but their bite reacts similarly too. The Yellow Sack spider is approximately 3/8 inch across the body. Spiders often enter buildings through small cracks and crevices on the structure or from firewood or other items being brought in the house. A thorough inspection by a trained technician, along with a monthly treatment program can get and keep these spiders under control.
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Yellow Jackets, Bumble Bees, Carpenter Bees, Hornets, Mud Daubers, Ground Hornets, and Bald face hornets are generally what you may have when you experience this problem in or around your home or business. On occasion you might encounter a Honey Bee nest or cluster that is referred to as a swarm. If you discover a swarm of Honey Bees, it would be in your best interest to call a beekeeper. Generally you can reach one through your county extension service in your area, however if that is not possible, most pest control companies have a list of people who will come out and retrieve the honey bees. Most of the time these bee swarms are not dangerous to be around, however if the swarm is close to an area where people frequent, and you cannot successfully get a beekeeper out, then it is generally ok for a pest control company to come out and destroy them. You should first check to see if it is legal to destroy them in your area. The pest control company will know if it is all right. Usually the swarms are merely a resting place where the queen bee has decided to stop and take a break from flight. This break may be an hour or over night. The worker bees will cling together around the queen to protect her from any harm. Do not try to approach the swarm as the worker bees may look at you as a threat to their queen and attack you. The best way to treat for the other kinds of bees, or wasps is to treat the nest directly. Due to the complexity of the various kinds to treat, I strongly recommend a protective bee suit be worn as once you start the bees or wasps will be angered, and can become uncontrollably dangerous. If you cannot get protective clothes then I suggest leaving the problem up to a pest control company that has the proper training and equipment.
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Fleas originate from the outside. When fleas become adults they begin to look for a host to feed on. After the fleas have found a host they stay on the host feeding on its blood and lay eggs for the rest of their adult life, which is about 2 to 3 weeks. The other stages such as the larva, generally live 2 to 3 weeks and then pass into the pupa stage which can live up to 2 years without food, so it is important to get control of the fleas, and maintain that control by treating the inside area with a spray that kills adult fleas, as well as a immature growth regulator. The outside area should be treated with a spray that kills adult fleas to stop the cycle of the fleas from continuing to propagate. The eggs are non sticky and fall off the host onto the floor or ground. In a few days they will hatch into the larval stage. All flea stages can be found throughout the house but the majority of the population is located where your pet(s) spend most of their time. However, when treating for fleas, all floor areas including hard floor surfaces should be treated including the garage or outbuildings, and any areas you go regardless of whether or not your pet(s) go there. Even though your pet(s) may not be transported in your vehicle, the fleas could have been transported via your own clothing into those areas. When treating your vehicle, you should not drive it until all surfaces have dried and the vehicle has been well ventilated. It is important that your pet(s) receive a flea shampoo, or other means of eliminating the adult fleas on them. As a result of fleas originating from outside, the yard should be treated from the house out to approximately 10 feet, and all walkways, or animal trails along fences or paths that your pet(s) normally travel. This outside area should be retreated on a regular basis to maintain a constant control to keep the fleas from repopulating the house and yard.
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| HABITS The main diet of moles is earthworms. Researchers have found that the average mole can consume as much as 80% of its body weight in worms or insects per day. In order to do this a mole can cover a large area in its daily search for food. One mole’s territory can be as much as 10,000 sq. ft. or about ¼ acre. Moles are efficient diggers and can construct 12 to 15 ft. of tunnel per hour. Mounds that appear on the surface are the result of dirt being excavated during tunnel construction. It is pushed up from the tunnel through a chimney. Moles are solitary animals except during the breeding period. If a resident mole is trapped nearby moles often migrate into and use established tunnel systems. B reeding occurs from late February through March. Litter size is from 3 to 5 young. Moles are nearly full grown in 30 to 45 days when they are evicted from the nest. The average life span of a mole is two to three years. Moles do not hibernate but are active year around. Surface activity will decrease during periods of hot or cold weather. Once the mole’s tunnel system is in place it may be used by other mammals that can cause damage to ornamental plants such as bulbs and tubers. Some of these are shrews and voles (field mice). The mole is blamed for the damage to plants but since it does not feed on vegetative matter its guests are usually the culprits. MOLE CONTROL Much as been written about how to control moles and eliminate them from areas that they are not welcome. Numerous home remedies have been tried over the years in man’s efforts to eliminate moles. Some of these are:
Poison Baits
Juicy Fruit Gum
Electrical Devices
Vibratory Devices
Flooding Tunnel Systems
Poisonous Fumes
Broken Glass
Moth Balls
Human Hair
Petroleum Products
Sonic Devices
Castor Oil (pellets or spray) Our many years of experience have resulted in the following observations.
1. Of the above, only the last item, commercial preparations of castor oil in pellet or spray form, is reasonably effective. These products work by flavoring the resident insect grub in the soil, the mole's food source, in manner distasteful to the moles, causing them to leave. 2. Moles can be controlled but not eliminated. 3. An effective trapping program probably best accomplishes control by the homeowner or a qualified professional trapper.
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