Brasure's Pest Control Blog

The large wasps build what look like oversized ant hills in mid-summer, sometimes taking over lawns, and both annoy and concern homeowners. What are they? Do they sting? How can one be rid of them? What are they? They are cicada killer wasps. On Delmarva, you might encounter, specifically, Eastern Cicada Killers, sometimes called “sand [...]

It’s thin and long, and has lots of legs. But is it a centipede, or a millipede? What are the differences between the two relatives? And are they dangerous or harmful?  Centipedes are arthropods, not insects. While different species might have anywhere from 20 to hundreds of legs, it is interesting to note that each [...]

Stored product pests, or pantry pests, can become a nuisance at any time of year. There are few things worse than returning to a beach property for a winter weekend retreat, and discovering a cupboard full of beetles, moths, or weevils. There are a number of varieties of each that fall under this category, including [...]