Pests – Blue Jay Termite & Pest

Bees

The most common stinging bee in Nebraska is the honey bee. It was introduced into this country from Europe in the 17th century. Its stinger, which resembles a hypodermic needle with barbs, is used to inject a mixture of alkali venom and acid into the skin.

Rats

The fact about rats is that they are everywhere and not easy to control unless you are a professional. Specifications for rats can vary. The length of an average rat is from 6-18 inches that’s including their tail.

Pigeons

Pigeons mate for life and rear their broods together, although if one dies the other will take a new mate. Once the simple nest is built, the female lays an egg and then another a day or so later.

American Cockroach

This cockroach is about 1 1/2″ long as an adult. It is reddish-brown with light markings behind the head. The cerci at the tip of the abdomen are long and thin.

Fleas

Adult fleas are flattened from side to side, dark colored, wingless and have strongly developed legs. Their hind pair of legs are especially adapted for jumping.