Millepede

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Millipedes are arthropods that are characterized by their two long leg segments. They may be found under dead leaves or grass clippings. They especially love damp areas because of the moisture it provides, so they tend to dwell in crawl spaces such as basements, ceilings, or sliding windows. Millipedes are beneficial because they remove dead…

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Field Cricket

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Field Crickets are most typically a nuisance when they gather in groups and perform their famous chirping songs. They feed on plant material, so if you have a garden or potted plants to protect, you’ll want to keep this particular pest at bay.

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Earwig

There is an urban legend of Earwigs causing people to become mad after it crawls into the brain. Though this pest may look creepy, they are harmless. Earwigs are known to have a brown or black shell with a hard pincher used to defend itself. They are nocturnal insects usually found outside but may come…

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Plume Moth

The Plume Moth is a unique moth, with its closed wings making a “T” shape. They are most active at night—they drink flower nectar and they eat the leaves and stems of plants. The damage to plant stems in particular makes them a garden pest. Call AAA Exterminating to be rid of this garden destroyer.

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Indian Meal Moth

Indian meal moths are commonly found in kitchens and pantries, since they tend to feed on grain and cereal products. There are different life cycles of Indian Meal Moths: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae may dig through bags of rice and seed. Adult Meal Moths have a gray top with a gold-rusty brown near…

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Inchworm

Inchworms are interesting creatures. First of all, they aren’t worms—they’re actually caterpillars. They inch along tree branches by arching their backs and pulling their back legs toward their front legs. These “worms” eat foliage and cause plenty of damage to plant life in and around your home. In fact, the damage can be so severe…

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Gypsy Moth

The Gypsy Moth is a native of Europe and has since made its way to North America, where it causes massive amounts of damage to tree branches and the leaves of plants. These moths are voracious eaters and can completely defoliate trees until they die. With few natural predators, their population can grow without check.

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Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Eastern Tent Caterpillars are social creatures that build nests together in tree branches. They leave trails of silk on and around paths that they commonly travel. These pests defoliate trees and are toxic to horses. If you see signs of infestation, seek professional pest control to save your plants and animals.

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Culex

Culex is a genus of mosquito that transmits West-Nile Virus and encephalitis in the United States. They are some of the most common mosquitos encountered in major U.S. cities including Los Angeles. Culex mosquitos occur worldwide in places that aren’t in the extreme north of temperate zones. If you have a mosquito problem, call your…

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