Pest Control Info
Cedar Crest, NM

Arizona Bark Scorpions are tan with darker backs and can reach up to 2.5 inches in size. They are nocturnal and only come out at night. They seek out cool and dark areas to nest such as basements, under tree bark, or beneath rocks. They are carnivorous and subsist off of insects and other scorpions. You may find them in your home when it is dark outside by simply turning on a blacklight revealing a glow of their light blue bodies.

Anopheles mosquitoes, having a brownish-yellow hue and measuring up to 5 millimeters in body length, display nocturnal activity patterns, and lack specificity in choosing host feeding locations. The successful completion of their lifecycle requires access to water sources, particularly for the purpose of egg-laying. Anopheles mosquitoes are infamous for their ability to transmit malaria.

Subterranean termites in Cedar Crest, NM are dark brown in color with oval-shaped bodies and milky-colored wings. They can grow up to 1/8th of an inch in size. Subterranean termites live entirely underground, making them challenging to detect. Their diet consists of wood that is typically in direct contact with soil and other forms of cellulose. In order to prevent infestations of subterranean termites, it is recommended to use chemical barriers for wood that comes in direct contact with soil around homes or buildings.

Periplaneta americana, commonly known as American cockroaches, have a characteristic reddish-brown body with a yellow band outlining their pronotum. They are one of the largest cockroach species in New Mexico, capable of growing up to 3 inches in length. American cockroaches are omnivorous and have a diverse diet that includes organic matter, sweets, and human or pet food. They are known to spread diseases and contaminate food and surfaces.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus have maroon colored bodies with thick grooves on their heads and grow up to 10 millimeters in length. They primarily eat seeds and build their nests in dry and dusty soil.

The Cactus mouse (Peromyscus eremicus) exhibits a range of coloration from black to blonde and can reach up to 3 inches in length. They possess hairless tails and hind feet, with minimal hair on their ears. Nests are created by these mice in crevices and subterranean burrows. Their diet is varied, consisting of nuts, seeds, insects, and plants.

The Rabbit Hutch Spider, scientifically known as Steatoda bipunctata, exhibits a dark brown coloration with a distinctive tan line marking along their cephalothorax. These spiders possess a unique underbelly mark resembling the infinity symbol and can grow up to 5 millimeters in body length. They exhibit elusive behavior, opting to reside in dark and concealed corners of sheds and walls where they construct their corner webs. Rabbit Hutch Spiders in Cedar Crest, NM primarily feed on woodlice, flies, and other small insects.

Bald-faced Hornets, scientifically known as Dolichovespula maculata, exhibit a striking black and white coloration pattern with white faces. They reach a body length of nearly 5/8th of an inch. These hornets construct conspicuous, globular paper nests, usually high up in trees, shrubs, or on buildings. They are active predators and hunt a variety of insects, including caterpillars, aphids, and crickets. Interestingly, bald-faced hornets have a well-developed facial recognition system and can remember individual human faces for a certain period of time, attacking those who have previously disturbed their nest.

Brown Dog Ticks are a warm reddish-brown color when male and more of a steel color when female. Prior to feeding they are about 1/8th of an inch in size. After latching onto a host and sucking blood, they expand up to 1/2 of an inch in length. Unlike most ticks, they thrive indoors. This particular species of hard tick latches onto dogs and people to gain entrance into your Cedar Crest, NM home and then will remain indoors for the remainder of its life. Try using eucalyptus oil or diatomaceous earth to get rid of them.