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April showers bring swarms of spring pests in Missouri. Among the most notorious are ants and termites, two invasive pests whose large colonies send an endless stream of invaders [...]

On warm sunny days in the spring and fall, when the light hits just right, you might see them—swarms of clover mites sunning themselves on the side of your house [...]

A squirrel in the wild might be cute, but it will wreak havoc in your house if given the chance. These bothersome rodents will make themselves right at home, even [...]

Mickey Mouse, Jacque and Gus, Jerry—the foil to Tom—animated films make mice seem like sweet, harmless creatures who sometimes cohabitate with humans. In reality, they are serious pests who can [...]

Boxelder bugs are considered a nuisance pest: while they are harmless, an infestation in your home is a messy, smelly annoyance. They get their name from the boxelder trees where [...]

Brown marmorated stink bugs—the very name likely sends a shudder down your spine. The word “bug” combined with the promise of a bad smell warns that this is not something [...]

Asian lady beetles are invasive insects who tend to infest homes in large groups. They are known by many names—pumpkin, harlequin, southern, Japanese, and even simply the “many-named” ladybird—but perhaps [...]

What Are Orb Weaver Spiders? Orb weaver spiders can be found almost everywhere in the world—including the dark corners of your home. They are among the most common variety [...]

For some people, spiders are the stuff of nightmares. Harmless or not, the very sight of one of these creepy-crawlies can send shivers down a spine. Add a potential [...]