Residential Pest Control Commercial Pest Control Cook's Pest Control Toggle the navigation menu Categories COVID-19 Identification Miscellaneous Mythbusting Occasional Invaders Pest Profile Pests Rodents Pest Profile: Belostomadidae 11.19.2021Published In: Pest Profile Often times when people have German roach, they will say that they have “water bugs”. Admitting that you have roaches is distasteful, so this is a more palatable alternative. The belostomatid, I’m sure, would take offense to this because it is the actual “water bug.” As one of the largest members of the Hemipteran order, […] Read Pest Profile: Belostomadidae Read More Belostomatidae: From Predator to Delicacy 11.05.2021Published In: Pests Belostomatidae, also known as “giant water bugs,” are easily recognizable by their large size and a pair of short, strap-like posterior respiratory appendages. They are one of the largest insects in the Hemiptera order. They use these appendages to obtain air at the water’s surface. They are large, predatory aquatic insects that will fly in […] Read Belostomatidae: From Predator to Delicacy Read More Pest Profile: Norway Rat 09.13.2021Published In: Pest Profile Norway rats are often referred to as the street or sewer rats. They are a large species of rat that is said to have first arrived in the Americas on ships in the 1700s. Today they can be found throughout the world. They are very agile and are capable of running, climbing, jumping, and swimming. […] Read Pest Profile: Norway Rat Read More Intelligent Rodents 09.08.2021Published In: Pests One of my favorite speakers in the pest control industry is Dr. Bobby Corrigan, a rodent enthusiast, or, as he’s more professionally known, an Urban Rodentologist. Some of the most useful information I have learned about rodents has come from seminars Dr. Corrigan has led. In one such event that I watched recently, he talked […] Read Intelligent Rodents Read More Pest Profile: Japanese Beetles 08.13.2021Published In: Pest Profile Although beautiful with bright green coloration, the Japanese beetle is a widespread and destructive pest of turf, landscape, and ornamental plants in the United States. It is also a pest of several fruits, garden and field crops, and a host of about 300 different species. They feed on foliage, flowers, and fruits. Their damage can […] Read Pest Profile: Japanese Beetles Read More Pest Profile: Social Wasp 07.21.2021Published In: Pest Profile Pest Profile: Yellow Jackets (Vespula spp.) Yellowjackets are one of many wasps that we commonly encounter. They are in the family Vespidae and the Genus Vespula. Yellowjackets are predatory social wasps that can be identified by their distinctive markings, rapid side-to-side flight and landing patterns, their occurrence only in colonies, and the females’ capability of stinging. […] Read Pest Profile: Social Wasp Read More Social Wasp 101 07.08.2021Published In: Pests What does it mean to be social? Being social, or sociality is defined as a group of individuals of the same species exchanging information and cooperating in one way or another. The key to this cooperative living is communication. The word communication is derived from the Latin word “communis”, which is translated to mean “to exchange […] Read Social Wasp 101 Read More Pest Profile: Formosan Termite 06.24.2021Published In: Pest Profile The Formosan termite Coptotermes formosanus is the most widely distributed and most economically important termite in the genus Coptotermes. A single Formosan colony may contain millions of termites that forage up to 300 feet in soil; this population size and foraging range pose a serious threat to structures. This subterranean termite species is characterized by […] Read Pest Profile: Formosan Termite Read More Soldier Termites and Their Wild Helmets 06.09.2021Published In: Pests When we think of termites, we typically think of destruction, damage, wood-eating, and good-for-nothing insects. However, termites are so much more than that. Termites are complex insects and one of the few insects out there that can eat wood. They have a uniquely complicated reproduction cycle, and they are one of the truly social, or […] Read Soldier Termites and Their Wild Helmets Read More Pest Profile: Mole Crickets 05.20.2021Published In: Pest Profile Have you ever been to a soccer field or other sports field during the evening and see swarms of large insects crawling around? There could be a number of critters out; however, oftentimes they are mole crickets. These crickets are fascinating and very different looking than what you would expect of a cricket, but unique […] Read Pest Profile: Mole Crickets Read More A Legacy of Giving – Interview with Brian Cook 05.17.2021Published In: Miscellaneous President and CEO of Cook’s Pest Control, Brian Cook, was recently featured on a leadership podcast to discuss the importance of giving. He’s joined by Larry Little, CEO of the Eagle Center for Leadership, who’s been a friend to the Cook family for years. Brian discusses his desire to follow in his family’s legacy of […] Read A Legacy of Giving – Interview with Brian Cook Read More The Electric Buzz 05.05.2021Published In: Pests The Electric Buzz: The Secret Behind Bumblebee Fuzz I love writing about bugs, but sometimes I struggle to think of new and exciting topics to explore in my writing. Sometimes I ask around for ideas, and I recently asked our Training Coordinator Ashley, “if you could ask one question about insects, what would it be?” […] Read The Electric Buzz Read More For the Luck of Crickets 04.26.2021Published In: Pests Aside from my birthday, one of my favorite days in March is St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday brings back fun memories of silly green outfits I used to wear as a kid, and, more importantly, my mom’s yummy corned beef and cabbage. When we think of St. Patrick’s Day, we often think of good luck […] Read For the Luck of Crickets Read More Pest Profile – Luna Moth 04.09.2021Published In: Pest Profile The luna moth (Actias luna) is one of my favorite moths and arguably one of the most beautiful moths out there. This moth is so popular that it appeared on a U.S. postage stamp in 1987. The Luna moth was one of the first recorded moths from North America in its family Saturniidae. They get […] Read Pest Profile – Luna Moth Read More Dinner and a Show: Peacock Jumping Spider 02.10.2021Published In: Pests It’s once again that time of year when store shelves abound in heart-shaped valentine boxes, kids are making valentines, couples are planning dates and maybe you’re doing none of those things, which is perfectly okay! Would you believe me if I told you that there are some creepy crawlers that may be planning their dates, […] Read Dinner and a Show: Peacock Jumping Spider Read More Pest Profile: Golden Silk Orb Weaver 02.05.2021Published In: Pest Profile Ever go for a hike and come across a large, magnificent web with a large spider that looks like it could potentially eat you if given the chance? Such a spider may be the Golden silk-orb weaver (Trichonephila clavipes). This spider can be found in Florida and other southeastern states. It is a large orange […] Read Pest Profile: Golden Silk Orb Weaver Read More Pest Profile: Field Mice 01.20.2021Published In: Pest Profile, rodents Being from Florida, I really do not like the cold. It makes me want to stay inside and stay snuggled on my couch with a warm glass of tea. However, I am not the only one that wants to be inside during these frigid months. Field mice have the same feelings about the cold as […] Read Pest Profile: Field Mice Read More Silverfish 01.12.2021Published In: Pests Silverfish are in the order Zygentoma. This soft-bodied insect is a voracious feeder on items high in starch, glue, and cellulose. For example, they are common in libraries and museums where paper books and labels are abundant. However, they can also be found outdoors in cool shaded places, such as under leaf litter, under rocks, […] Read Silverfish Read More Insects in the Snow: Snow Fleas 01.06.2021Published In: Pests When I think of snow, I don’t think of many things living in it that aren’t covered in fur or blubber. You especially don’t think of insects being able to survive. Sometimes, I don’t think I am going to survive, being from Florida I would take the sand in my toes than the snow in […] Read Insects in the Snow: Snow Fleas Read More Remembering Eleanor “Jo” Cook 12.08.2020Published In: Miscellaneous The beloved matriarch of Cook’s Pest Control, Inc. passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, age 92, at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Cook’s desire throughout her adult life was to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and to share her Savior’s love with others. Born September 21, 1928, in Atlanta, Georgia, Eleanor Elizabeth “Jo” […] Read Remembering Eleanor “Jo” Cook Read More Pest Profile: Fungus Gnats 11.15.2020Published In: Pest Profile As colder weather approaches, some outdoor plants are now getting chilly and need to be brought inside. Although moving plants indoors is great for keeping them alive, this can bring in some unwanted house guests, specifically fungus gnats. The fungus gnat is a small fly that enjoys eating fungus and decaying organic matter that often […] Read Pest Profile: Fungus Gnats Read More Pest Profile: Silverfish 10.25.2020Published In: Pest Profile Silverfish are in the order Zygentoma. This soft-bodied insect is a voracious feeder on items high in starch, glue, and cellulose. For example, they are common in libraries and museums where paper books and labels are abundant. However, they can also be found outdoors in cool shaded places, such as under leaf litter, under rocks, […] Read Pest Profile: Silverfish Read More A Bookworm’s Nightmare: Book Infesting Insects 10.10.2020Published In: Occasional Invaders I have always been a big reader of books, and nowadays reading is more convenient than ever thanks to eBooks that can be read on whatever electronic device suits your fancy. However, I find that there is nothing better than a new paper book. I love the way they feel and smell, and I love […] Read A Bookworm’s Nightmare: Book Infesting Insects Read More Monarch Migration 09.25.2020Published In: Miscellaneous When we think of migrating animals, we often think of ducks and other birds that fly to places with warmer weather. However, birds are not the only animals that migrate; monarch butterflies also have unique migrating behavior. Each fall, North American monarchs will migrate almost 3,000 miles from their summer breeding grounds. There is a […] Read Monarch Migration Read More Pest Profile: Southern Devil Scorpion 09.12.2020Published In: Pest Profile Scorpions are an arachnid that we commonly deal with in the pest control industry. They are closely related to spiders and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. There are more than 1,500 scorpion species worldwide, but only about 25 of those species have venom strong enough to kill a human. Scorpions often blend […] Read Pest Profile: Southern Devil Scorpion Read More 1 2 3 4 The South’s Most Trusted Name in Pest Control. Services Pest Control Termites Mosquitos Commercial Learn Home Explorer Pest Identifier Blog The Company About Cook's Careers Company History Cook's Academy Cook Museum Customer Care Your Account 800-239-9898 Contact Us Follow Cook's Pest Control on Facebook Follow Cook's Pest Control on Instagram Follow Cook's Pest Control on Twitter Follow Cook's Pest Control on YouTube © 2021 Cook’s Pest Control | All rights reserved. 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