An insect species that is known for inflicting one of the most painful stings of all insect species currently documented can be found here in Arizona. This species is known as the “tarantula hawk wasp,” and much like their name suggests, these insects are predators of tarantulas. Tarantula hawk wasps use their stingers to inject…
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Which Termite Species In The Sonoran Desert Region Swarm All Summer Long?
Two drywood termite species of economic importance have been documented in Arizona. Of these two species, the dark western drywood termite (Incisitermes minor) is the most widespread and destructive drywood termite species in the western United States. These termites infest areas of decayed wood in numerous tree species, including sycamore, oak, alder, cottonwood, eucalyptus, and…
Read moreUnexplained Arthropod Invasions In Page Have Been Mystifying Residents
Every once in a while, a residential area in Arizona is invaded by insect pests. For example, Bullhead City saw repeat black fly invasions which terrorized residents for months, and last November saw another fly invasion in a West Valley neighborhood of Maricopa County. This fly invasion perplexed residents, as nobody was able to pinpoint…
Read moreA Green Valley Man Sustains 300 Africanized Bee Stings While Removing A Nest, And How You Can Protect Yourself When Encountering Bee Swarms
Tucson, AZ Bee Removal Experts A couple of weeks ago, a green valley bee removal employee sustained 300 Africanized bee stings while removing a nest from a property. According to officials with the Green Valley Fire Department, the bees managed to enter the employees suit where they inflicted numerous stings all over his body. Of…
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