When it comes to stinging insects, there are few that can compete with the yellow jacket. This is an insect that can sting multiple times, has a nest protection instinct, and chases down it's prey. In fact, yellow jacket swarms will go around obstacles and even wait above water to get at their target.  They are also…

There are many insects that can get into your pantry but we're going to take a look at a specific kind of pest called stored product pests. These are insects that target packaged foods in pantries, storage areas, and kitchens, especially around the holidays when we spend more time buying and preparing food. But stored product…

Even though we live in the Show Me State, do you really want to wait until you see someone you know gets sick with the Chikungunya or West Nile virus before you take action to protect yourself from mosquito bites? These stories from Fox2Now, and CBS News are only a few of the many reports that have been done…

When it comes to protecting yourself and the ones you love from tick-related diseases, it is important to understand the problems associated with ticks. Hopefully, this quick guide will help clarify any questions you have. In Missouri, we have brown dog ticks, blacklegged ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks, and more. Brown dog ticks attack dogs and…

Most people really dislike insects, especially when they come inside our homes. But for some reason, people actually like ladybugs! Maybe it’s their cute name, their ability to destroy aphids in the garden, or the fact that their likeness can be found on children’s clothing. But when you find the real live bugs throughout your…

When box elder bugs appear in a yard or start crawling on vegetation and congregating on the exterior walls of a home, it can have a homeowner scratching their head, wondering what bug they're dealing with. While these are common pests, with clear markings and coloration, they can be mistaken for other bugs. One bug they get…