At least 30 scorpion species have been documented within the state of Arizona, but only three species are commonly encountered in human-populated areas. These three scorpion species are commonly known as the bark scorpion, the striped-tail scorpion, and the desert hairy scorpion. Luckily, all scorpion species in the state are considered harmless to humans with…
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Indian House Crickets Are The Most Troublesome And Commonly Encountered Cricket Pests In Arizona
Gryllodes sigillatus is a species of cricket that dwells in urban and suburban environments throughout the southernmost US states from southern California to Florida. G. sigillatus is native to southwest Asia, but they have established thriving habitats in tropical, subtropical, and arid environments all over the world. These crickets dwell in close association with humans…
Read moreLittle-Known, But Common, Wood-Boring Beetle Species That Inflict Damage To Structural Lumber, Furniture And Other Valued Wood Items
The Anobiidae family is comprised of numerous ant species that are known as pests due to their habit of infesting stored foods and/or boring into woodwork, including structural lumber within homes. Many species in this beetle family feed on dry vegetable material, spices, tobacco, and larvae are capable of digesting cellulose in wood. The brown…
Read moreWhich House Pests Are Consistently Responsible For The Greatest Number Of Infestations Within Homes?
Numerous insect species infest homes throughout the United States, including sub-arctic Alaska. In all areas of the country, ants, cockroaches and termites are consistently ranked as the most common pests of homes and buildings. Several species from each one of these insect groups can be found in Arizona. The German cockroach is the most common…
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