General Crawling Insects

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Rachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:48+00:00

Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a pest control practice in which two or more methods are utilized in order to achieve the desired control of a target pest or pests. In general, IPM provides effective control of the target pest(s) through monitoring of pest levels in which a threshold level has been established in [...]

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Rachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:48+00:00

One Time Application vs Pest Control Maintenance – How do you know which to choose?

Rachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:48+00:00

Clients frequently ask how they know what pest control service they need since Mug-A-Bug, Inc. offers both one time applications as well as maintenance agreements. The most honest answer is that ever situation is different; however, there are many aspects that can be considered in order to find the best resolution for each client. [...]

One Time Application vs Pest Control Maintenance – How do you know which to choose?Rachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:48+00:00

Crickets

Rachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:48+00:00

Colorado is home to more than 10 species of crickets. Occasionally, crickets wander into homes and although they do not reproduce inside of homes, during times of high activity their chirping can be a nuisance to homeowners. Only the male crickets “sing”, attempting to attract attention of the females and during their courtship. They will [...]

CricketsRachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:48+00:00

Springtails

Rachel Holcombe2017-11-15T17:24:09+00:00

As their name indicates, springtails have the ability to jump several inches in the air due to an appendage tucked under their abdomen that functions as a spring-like mechanism thrusting them into the air. This mechanism is typically utilized to escape danger or when they are disturbed. Springtails jumping action often causes them to be [...]

SpringtailsRachel Holcombe2017-11-15T17:24:09+00:00

Silverfish and Firebrats

Rachel Holcombe2015-12-14T17:41:42+00:00

Look-alike household pests, silverfish and firebrats can at times be difficult to tell apart. There are subtle differences in appearance as well as the habitats in which they tend towards. Silverfish are a shiny, silver or pearl gray in color and ½ to ¾ of an inch in length. They tend towards warm humid areas [...]

Silverfish and FirebratsRachel Holcombe2015-12-14T17:41:42+00:00

Harvestmen – a.k.a Daddy-Longlegs

Rachel Holcombe2015-12-14T17:40:59+00:00

Although they belong to the same class as spiders, harvestmen or daddy-longlegs as they are more commonly called are not spiders at all. These arachnids lack both fangs and venom. Yes, that alone dismisses the urban myth that they are the most poisonous spiders in the world but have fangs that are too small to [...]

Harvestmen – a.k.a Daddy-LonglegsRachel Holcombe2015-12-14T17:40:59+00:00

Colorado’s Scorpions

Rachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:51+00:00

Scorpions are found throughout the nation, particularly in warmer climates. As Colorado falls in that category, it is not uncommon to see scorpions in those creepy cracks and crevices like piles of rocks or leaves and in wood piles or sheds. When you do see them, they are generally not welcome house guests, and it's [...]

Colorado’s ScorpionsRachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:51+00:00

Solpugids – a.k.a Sunspiders or Windscorpions

Rachel Holcombe2015-12-14T17:39:37+00:00

Relatives of arachnids like true spiders and scorpions, solpugids (or sunspiders as they are more commonly called) have 4 pairs of legs, large jaws and long, leg-like pedipalps (mouth parts used for manipulating food and climbing smooth surfaces). Their oversized jaws and quick movements tend to frighten those that encounter them. Sunspiders powerful jaws are [...]

Solpugids – a.k.a Sunspiders or WindscorpionsRachel Holcombe2015-12-14T17:39:37+00:00

Common Native Colorado Spider Species

Rachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:51+00:00

There are many ways to address the unwelcome presence of spiders. Taking preventative measures to keep spiders out and understanding some of the facts about the spider species are a good place to start. When you get to the point where you feel the need for support, contact Mug-A-Bug for pest control options. Brown Recluse [...]

Common Native Colorado Spider SpeciesRachel Holcombe2018-08-03T17:53:51+00:00

Spiders around the House – What you Should know and How to Decrease Activity

Rachel Holcombe2015-12-14T17:40:21+00:00

Although spiders can provide excellent insect control in and around the home, not many residents are willing to share their home with the little arachnids. This often comes from fears brought on by stories and myths about spiders or simple by their unique appearance. With eight legs and six to eight eyes depending on their [...]

Spiders around the House – What you Should know and How to Decrease ActivityRachel Holcombe2015-12-14T17:40:21+00:00