In 2019, Washington state and British Columbia’s claim to fame was the discovery of the Asian giant hornet, aka the “murder hornet.” As a result, fears of this deadly, honey-bee decapitating species of wasp, migrating to...
As if 2020 didn’t present enough challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 could be a banner year for pests around the country. To help people prepare for 2021, entomologists from Western Exterminator used field knowledge and...
When it comes to protecting your family and home against pests, hindsight doesn’t have to be 2020 in 2020. Western Exterminator is helping homeowners prepare for the new year by offering insights into anticipated pest activity. For...
You’ve probably seen it before: Latin or scientific names of creatures that follow the common names we use every day. Have you ever wondered how those scientific names come about? In the scientific world, the process...
The 2017 wildfires in California have broken some very serious records. According to CNN, this year’s fires are “the costliest,” with estimates of over $10 billion in damages, “the most acres burned in California in the...
In a world where insects outnumber humans, the study of entomology cannot be underestimated. Studying insects and understanding how these creatures impact the environment could make all the difference in how people adapt and survive while...