BUG ID
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Their nests are typically built in moist soil or beneath timber, logs, rocks, or bricks."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1C.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1C.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"SUGAR ANTS","jpc_bug_name_link":"#","jpc_bug_description":"Earning their name by consuming a diet of sugary food such as nectar and sap, sugar ants can be recognized by their orange-brown bodies and black heads. They are most active during the summer."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1D.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1D.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"ARGENTINE ANTS","jpc_bug_name_link":"#","jpc_bug_description":"Native to Argentina, this invasive species has spread to six continents because of human travel. They will invade homes in search of food and water."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1E.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1E.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"BLACK CARPENTER ANTS","jpc_bug_name_link":"#","jpc_bug_description":"Distinguished by dull black bodies with white or yellow hairs on their abdomens, these ants live in dead trees or the interior of homes when moist wood is available."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1F.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1F.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"ODOROUS HOUSE ANTS","jpc_bug_name_link":"#","jpc_bug_description":"Easily recognized by their rotten coconut smell when squished, these brown or black ants are notorious for invading kitchen pantries in search of sweets."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1G.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1G.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"AMERICAN ROACH","jpc_bug_name_link":"#","jpc_bug_description":"Measuring around 4 centimeters, the cockroach is one of the fastest moving insects. They prefer moist places, so they are very common in basements, crawl spaces, and bathrooms."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1H.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1H.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"AMERICAN HOUSE SPIDER","jpc_bug_name_link":"#","jpc_bug_description":"Leaving cobwebs in every corner, the common house spider has noticeably long skinny legs with comb-like ankles. They are small and non-aggressive."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1I.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1I.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"BALD-FACED HORNET","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Because of the black body and mostly white face, this relative of the Yellow jacket is called bald-faced. Under an inch in max size, they get in homes through tiny cracks and build nests."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1J.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1J.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"MUD DAUBER","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Known for their cylindrical mud nests, daubers or mud wasps are roughly an inch long and generally non-aggressive unless provoked."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1K.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1K.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"SILVERFISH","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Small and wing-less with fish-like appearance and movement, the Silverfish lives on carbohydrates. Preferring moist places, they can be found commonly in kitchens and bathrooms."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1L.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1L.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"BLACK WIDOW","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Feared because of their venomous bites, Black Widows can be recognized by their hourglass shape and their black bodies with bright red markings. Their silk is as strong as steel wire."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1M.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1M.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"WOLF SPIDER","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Credited with excellent eyesight, Wolf spiders have eight eyes arranged in three rows. When colder weather comes, they are more frequently spotted indoors."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1N.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1N.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"CICADA KILLER WASP","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Looking like large Yellow jackets, they are one of the largest wasps, typically 1 \u00bd inches in length. Not known for stinging humans often, females\u2019 tunneling causes property damage."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1O.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1O.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"BUMBLE BEE","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"With round bodies covered in hair, Bumble bees are known for their fuzzy bodies. Typically, they are found feeding on plant nectar. Generally, they ignore people and other animals."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1P.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1P.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"CARPENTER BEE","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Named for their nesting behavior, they prefer to burrow into dead wood or bamboo. They have shiny abdomens which help distinguish them from bumble bees."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1Q.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1Q.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"CRANE FLY","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Appearing like an oversized mosquito, the Crane fly typically measures between 1 and 6.5 cm. Their larvae can be detrimental to crops, lawn growth, and even ornamental plants."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1R.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1R.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"YELLOW JACKET","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Possessing black and yellow bodies with white markings, the Yellow jacket helps control pest insect populations. Their nests are typically built underground."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1S.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1S.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"WATER BUGS","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Often confused with cockroaches, Water bugs are not classified as pests. Typically, they do not enter homes because they prefer living and hunting in water."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1T.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1T.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"HONEY BEE","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Performing vital tasks like pollination and honey and wax production, Honey bees are generally helpful insects. Their stings are painful, so proper equipment is required when beekeeping."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1U.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1U.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"HOUSE SPIDER","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"With striped legs and two black stripes on the thorax, the House spider creates funnel-like webs. When indoors, they are commonly found in storerooms, basements, and crawl spaces."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1V.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1V.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"JUMPING SPIDER","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Recognized by their four eyes and agile jumps, the Jumping spider is between 1 and 25 mm in length. They eat mainly bugs, but also enjoy nectar."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1W.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1W.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"KUDZU BUGS","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Considered a pest both in the home and garden, Kudzu bugs are 4-6 mm in length and smell badly whenever disturbed."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1X.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1X.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"MILLIPEDES","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Ranging from 2 mm to 35 cm, Millipedes typically have flattened bodies with 20 segments. Although helpful with disposing of feces and dead plants, they can hurt crops."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1Y.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1Y.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"NURSERY WEB SPIDER","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Bearing similar appearance to the Wolf spider, this spider carries egg sacs within its jaws instead of legs. Two of their eyes are predominant unlike the Wolf spider."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1Z.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1Z.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"PAPER WASP","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Named for their unique paper nests, these wasps gather dead wood and plant stems as building materials. Generally, they are non-aggressive unless their nests are compromised."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2A.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2A.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"PARSON SPIDER","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"The white stripe on its neck which appears pastoral is the reason for the name. This medium-sized hairy ground spider is usually found in the woods but will venture indoors."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2B.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2B.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"POTTER WASP","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"They are usually brown or dark brown with brightly colored stripes. Their nests are built in cavities which could be anything from a beetle tunnel to a man-made hole."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2C.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2C.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"RED PAPER WASP","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"With red bodies and black wings, this wasp roams around plants and patios looking for a home. Although they can be a danger with stinging, they do eat pesky caterpillars."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2D.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2D.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"ROBBER FLY","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Also known as Assassin flies, these flies are fierce predators. Unfortunately, they are known to consume helpful insects, such as wasps and bees."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2E.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2E.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"SPRINGTAIL","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"These hexapods are troublesome for agriculture. They are less than 6 mm long and can shrink their size by 30% (molting) if hot temperatures arise."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2F.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2F.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"RATS","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Between their ability to invade homes to their tendency to carry disease, rats are one of the most notorious pests. The infestation usually begins near pipes, behind walls, or in garbage cans."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2G.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2G.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"MICE","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Smaller than rats, these rodents find small holes and tunnel through the walls of homes. They are also considered vermin to farmers as they can destroy crops."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2H.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2H.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"TERMITES","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Small but destructive, termites can cause significant damage to the core of homes. They usually measure between \u00bc and \u00bd inch."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2I.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2I.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"MOSQUITOS","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Beyond creating an unpleasant itch, mosquitos are known for spreading disease to human and animal kind. The females are the only ones which suck blood."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2J.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2J.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"FRUIT FLIES","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"The fruit fly is a common pest in kitchens, restaurants, or anywhere serving food. Removing the infestation can be challenging as the larvae hatch quickly."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2K.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2K.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"FLEAS","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Small and flightless, fleas hop onto their hosts and multiply quickly. They are problematic as they can be disease carriers as well as cause skin issues."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2L.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2L.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"EARWIGS","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Distinguished by pincers on their abdomens, earwigs are abundant throughout the country. They have been known to be an agriculture nuisance in some cases."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2M.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2M.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"BEETLE","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Their distinguishing feature is their front pair of wings, which are contained in a hard shell. While some can be problematic agriculturally, some varieties eat destructive pests."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2N.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2N.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"WEEVIL","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Generally smaller than 6 mm, weevils can be helpful or harmful depending on the breed. Some can kill crops and invade homes, while others are used to control invasive plants."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2O.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2O.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"MOTH ","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Although there are many beautiful moths, closet and pantry moths are not included. They can tear holes in clothes and eat dry goods."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2P.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2P.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"GIANT RESIN BEE","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Reaching the US in the 1990\u2019s, this bee is troublesome as it does not coexist well. Killing carpenter bees and other native pollinators can be ecologically problematic."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2Q.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2Q.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"LIZARDS","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"Although they consume many insects, lizards\u2019 presence indoors is usually not welcomed. Their entry can be prevented through properly sealing cracks."},{"_type":"_","jpc_bug_image1x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2R.jpg","jpc_bug_image2x":"https:\/\/johnspestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2R.jpg","jpc_bug_name":"SKINKS","jpc_bug_name_link":"","jpc_bug_description":"No larger than 55 mm, skinks usually have a rainbow sheen. Even though they may consume bugs indoors, most are unwelcome guests as they leave droppings."}]
VELVETY TREE ANT
Measuring about ¼ of an inch, these ants typically live outdoors, but will venture inside looking for moist or rotting wood to nest in. They are named for their velvety black abdomen.
FIRE ANTS
Identified by their copper brown head and body, Fire ants have a mean venom-injecting sting. Their nests are typically built in moist soil or beneath timber, logs, rocks, or bricks.
SUGAR ANTS
Earning their name by consuming a diet of sugary food such as nectar and sap, sugar ants can be recognized by their orange-brown bodies and black heads. They are most active during the summer.
ARGENTINE ANTS
Native to Argentina, this invasive species has spread to six continents because of human travel. They will invade homes in search of food and water.
BLACK CARPENTER ANTS
Distinguished by dull black bodies with white or yellow hairs on their abdomens, these ants live in dead trees or the interior of homes when moist wood is available.
ODOROUS HOUSE ANTS
Easily recognized by their rotten coconut smell when squished, these brown or black ants are notorious for invading kitchen pantries in search of sweets.