Centipedes in Georgia What is a centipede? The body of a centipede can measure from 1/8 of an inch to 6 inches in length. These insects have flat segmented bodies and although their name implies they have “100 legs” they actually can have anywhere from 15 to 177 legs. These insects are easily recognizable and…
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“Daddy Longleg” Cellar Spider What are cellar spiders? Cellar spiders have distinctive long, skinny legs and very small bodies. These are the spiders that are commonly referred to as “daddy longleg” spiders. Cellar spiders range in size from ¼th to 3/8th of an inch. They come in several color variations, including pale yellow, tan, light…
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Carpet Beetles What are carpet beetles? Carpet beetles are a pest that can cause serious damage to clothing, carpets and stored fabrics located inside your home. They are a common pest with three species being most often identified: the varied carpet beetle, the common carpet beetle and the furniture carpet beetle. All three are about…
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Carpenter Bees What Are Carpenter Bees? Carpenter bees are a large species of bee commonly found in Middle Georgia, and range in size from ½ to 1-½ inches in length. Their abdomen is black and shiny, with the males are orange and black in color and the females completely black. They are often mistaken for…
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Carpenter Ants What are carpenter ants? Unlike odorous house ants and other nuisance ants in Georgia, carpenter ants are large ants (ranging from 1/8” to more than a half-inch) that are capable of damaging wood in which they nest. Typically black in coloring, carpenter ants in Georgia may also exhibit reddish or yellowish coloration.…
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Camel Crickets What is a camel cricket? Camel crickets, also known as spider crickets, are wingless insects with legs that resemble a spider. Camel crickets have also been referred to as cave crickets and cave wetas. These crickets can range from ¾ an inch to 1 ½ inches in length and their humpbacked bodies have…
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Brown Recluse Spiders What are brown recluse spiders? Brown recluse spiders are medium-sized spiders that range in length from ¼ to ¾ of an inch. Their most distinguishing mark is a violin-shaped mark on the top of the body; they also have three pairs of eyes that are arranged in a unique semi-circle pattern. These…
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Box Elder Bugs What are box elder bugs? Boxelder bugs are fall pests. They are generally 1/2 inch in length and black with red markings along the edge of its wings. The box elder bug gets it’s name from their main food source, the box elder tree, although they have been know to feast on…
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Black Widow Spiders In Georgia What are black widow spiders? The black widow spider is a species of venomous spider that lives in most counties in Georgia. They are glossy black in color and have a distinct orange or red hourglass shape on their bellies. Females can be 1 ½ inch around with their legs…
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Get Rid of Bed Bugs What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are parasitic insects that are an ever-increasing pest problem. They are found throughout the U.S. and right here in Georgia. They are flat and oval in shape and are reddish in color; they feed on the blood of mammals and prefer human blood. Bed…
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Asian Lady Beetles What are Asian Lady Beetles? Though you may be tempted to call an Asian lady beetle a ladybug, they are in fact not ladybugs. Asian lady beetles range in color from yellow and orange to black and can have no spots (generally males) or up to 22 spots. They have a distinctive…
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American House Spider What are American house spiders? This American house spider is the most common species to be found inside homes all across North America. Female American house spiders range in length from 3/16th-5/16th of an inch. Males of the species are slightly smaller in size. They are yellowish-brown in color and have a…
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