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Extreme, prolonged cold weather may affect Alberta honeybee population
February 27, 2019 in Pest News /by Pest Control CanadaExtreme, prolonged cold weather may affect Alberta honeybee population
Drugstore beetle
February 20, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6334 Just found this in my bed, help??. From Vancouver Number 6334 This looks like a drugstore beetle, Stegobium paniceum (Coleoptera: Anobiidae); Click here for an image. These beetles and their close relatives, cigarette beetles (Lasioderma serricorne) will feed on an extremely wide variety of organic materials, and can become pantry pests. You likely should check […]
Larva of a carpet beetle
February 20, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6333 Location found: Kitchen cupboard (where pots and pans are stored). Bug size: 5 mm from head to tail. Winter season. Bug alive or dead: alive (barely). I’m not sure what the fuzzy stuff is attached to the tail of the bug. It might just be a dust bunny that the bug got stuck in. Please […]
Betty’s and Nancy’s Fancy baked goods recalled due to possible mice contamination
February 11, 2019 in Pest News /by Pest Control CanadaThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Betty brand and Nancy’s Fancy Yummy in the Tummy brand…
Southern yellow jacket
February 1, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6332 This insect is from a very large nest (6′ x 3′) in a tree in Sarasota Florida. I think it may be a Paper Wasp but the photos of various wasps and hornets look a lot alike. Many thanks. From United States. Number 6332 This looks like a southern yellow jacket, Vespula squamosa (Hymenoptera: Vespidae). […]
Rat infestations plague Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and even Haida Gwaii
January 28, 2019 in Pest News /by Pest Control CanadaCity of Vancouver fields calls about construction sites which send rodents scurrying…
Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at hospital
January 21, 2019 in Pest News /by Pest Control CanadaTwo patients have died after contracting a fungal infection caused by pigeon droppings at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital…
Stink bug
January 16, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6331 From Ontario Number 6331 This is a stink bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), it looks like a brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), an introduced species that has become well-established in many areas of North America. In addition to its status as an orchard pest, it also can be a nuisance pest when large numbers enter […]
Cockroach
January 16, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6330 See them in or around dishwasher. Hard to kill. From Ontario Number 6330 This is a cockroach, likely a German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Blaberoidea: Ectobiidae). This species is notoriously difficult bring under full control; Click here elsewhere on these pages for some control recommendations.
Grain beetle
January 16, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6329 Hello, I found this indoors in early January. It fell out of some clothes as I moved them. It is very small. I have taken a photo of it next to my index finger in one photo for reference. The photo may be too low quality for your review, but if not, I’m wondering what […]
Two-spotted stink bug
January 16, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6328 I found this bug in my house in January in Saskatchewan. I’d like to know what it is! From Saskatchewan Number 6328 This is a two-spotted stink bug, Perillus bioculatus (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), a predatory species that specializes in feeding on the eggs and larvae of the Colorado potato beetle. This species exhibits a wide range […]
Nymph of a German cockroach
January 16, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6327 Hello there, this critter was found in the kitchen of the apartment in Northern Alberta. Legs were unfortunately damaged during capture, hopefully it does not interfere with ID. It is about half and inch in size. Thanks in advance. From Edmonton Number 6327 This appears to be a nymph of a German cockroach, Blattella germanica […]
Praying mantis
January 14, 2019 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6326 Found this in my garden. Not sure what this insect is. Never seen before. From India Number 6326 This is a praying mantis (order Mantodea); there are at least 162 species reported from India – Click here for details.
Caterpillar of a swallowtail butterfly
November 29, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6325 Very putrid smell, about 1.5 inches long, very soft to touch. From British Columbia Number 6325 This is a caterpillar of a swallowtail butterfly (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). The foul odor is emitted by the fork-like appendage visible above its head. Called an osmeterium, it serves as a defensive mechanism for the caterpillar; Click here for more […]
Funnel weaver spider
November 22, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6324 This little arachnid was found inside in my bar sink, late fall, just looked a bit more unusual to the other spideys we have hanging around, Identfication would be very neat if possible :). Thank you. From BC Number 6324 This is a funnel weaver spider (family Agelenidae); likely in the genus Eratigena – Click here […]
House centipede
November 22, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6323 From Quebec Number 6323 This is a house centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata, a cosmopolitan species that apparently originally was native to the Mediterranean region. Unlike most other centipedes, it has very good vision and can run down its prey. Click here for more detailed information.
Western conifer seed bug
November 20, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6322 Found crawling in my cottage kitchen sink Oct 20, 2018. From Gravenhurst, Ontario Number 6322 This is a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Coreidae). These bugs often become nuisance pests when they enter buildings in search of shelter, but they do no harm there. Click here for more detailed information.
Stink bug
November 20, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6321 Found this beetle on my cedar tree in the back yard. I can’t seem to find any information or what type of beetle it is. Would be interested to know what type of beetle it is and if it is common to B.C. From Sicamous, British Columbia Number 6321 This is not a beetle, but […]
Predaceous diving beetle
November 2, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6320 I found this beetle on my deck and was shocked to see it! Never seen one so big around here! I looked at some pics but could not identify it! Was hoping you could. We are on an acreage south of Saskatoon SK. Thanks. From Saskatoon. Number 6320 This is a predaceous diving beetle […]
House centipede
October 29, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6319 Can you please identify this. From Mississauga, Ontario Number 6319 This is a house centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata. House centipedes feed on a wide variety of other arthropods, mainly insects, and their presence indoors may be an indicator of an infestation of some kind. Click here for more detailed information.
Blister beetle
October 29, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6318 Can you please identify this. From Ontario Number 6318 This is a blister beetle Coleoptera: Meloidae) in the genus Meloe. These are often called ‘oil beetles’ as they exhibit reflexive bleeding from their leg joints when disturbed. Their blood (hemolymph contains a chemical, cantharidin, that can cause blistering on tender skin. Click here for more detailed […]
larva of an Asian multi-colored lady beetle
October 29, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6317 Appeared in my second-floor bedroom (possibly dropped from ceilling), stayed for a picture and then disappeared when I left room. Just outside Fredericton, NB September 27 autumn. High of 20° sunny and breezy day following heavy rain and two nights of frost. From Maugerville, NB Number 6317 This is a larva of an Asian multi-colored […]
Banded garden spider
October 19, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6316 Hi, I was wondering if you could help me identify this beautiful spider. I found it today (September 20) in my garden. From Ashton, Ontario Number 6316 This is Argiope trifasciata, an orb weaver known as the banded garden spider. It occurs from southern Canada to northern Mexico; they usually are noticed in late summer/early autumn […]
Bridge orb weaver
September 18, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6315 From Stoney creek Ontario Number 6315 This appears to be a bridge orb weaver, Larinioides sclopetarius (family Araneidae); Click here for images and more information. All orb weavers are harmless to humans.
Caterpillar of an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly
September 18, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6314 Saw this by sandy lake Manitoba on August 18-2018 was cloudy outside and very warm. From Winnipeg, Manitoba Number 6314 This is a caterpillar of an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly Papilio glaucus (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae); see Click here for detailed information. Note: Some authors split off tiger swallowtails into the genus Pterourus..
Shield bug
September 14, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6313 I have seen a couple in my house and wondering what they are. From Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Number 6313 This looks like a shield bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Acanthosomatidae); Click here for an example. These feed primarily on alder, and are not considered serious pests. These sometimes are called parent bugs because the adults exhibit maternal […]
Female two-spotted tree cricket
September 14, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6312 Never ever seen this bug before..was in my screen door! No one knows what it is..hope you can help identify it. From Wainfleet, Ontario Number 6312 This is a female two-spotted tree cricket, Neoxabea bipunctata (Orthoptera: Gryllidae; subfamily Oecanthinae). The male amplifies his mating call by chewing a hole the size and shape of […]
Cooler temperatures push Edmonton’s mice indoors
September 12, 2018 in Pest News /by Pest Control CanadaPest control officials warn that as temperatures begin to cool with autumn’s approach, vermin naturally begin to look for a warmer place to spend the night…
Larva of a darkling beetle
September 10, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6311 Can you please tell me what this is. From Toronto, ON Number 6311 This is a larva of a darkling beetle (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), likely one of the so-called mealworms in the genus Tenebrio see Click here for an example. These sometimes will infest dry stored food products, especially grain-based.
Rough stink bugs
September 7, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6310 Any thoughts on what this might be? From Pembroke, Ontario Number 6310 This one of the so-called rough stink bugs (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in the genus Brochymena, possibly B. quadripustulata – see https://tinyurl.com/y85x8zr9 for an image. Rough stink bugs are not considered pests; Click here for detailed information.
European hornet, Vespa crabro
September 7, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6309 These wasp have a nest somewhere in the side of my house. They are the largest wasp I have seen and are intimidating. I just started noticing them (August 20). They are attracted to light and always get trapped in my garage. What type of insect are they and what precautions should I take as […]
Mature larva or puparium of a rodent bot fly
September 7, 2018 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada6308 Found this in my basement on a wooden shelf in Ottawa, end of August, what the heck is it? From Stittsville, ON Number 6308 This is a mature larva or puparium of a rodent bot fly (Diptera: Oestridae; Cuterebra spp.). The larvae of these flies develop under the skin of their host, breathing through a […]