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Pest Control in San Antonio Texas

Beeline Pest Control is your go-to expert for top-quality pest control services in San Antonio, Texas. With over 6 years of experience helping the local community, our skilled technicians are committed to keeping your home or business free of pests.

Overview of Pests in San Antonio

San Antonio, the 7th largest city in the U.S. and the 2nd largest in Texas has a fascinating history that began with its establishment as a Spanish mission in 1718. As the city has expanded and changed, so have the pest control needs of its people and businesses. From the famous River Walk to the lively downtown area and nearby communities like Alamo Heights and Castle Hills, San Antonio deals with distinct pest issues that demand professional solutions.

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Types of Pest Control Services in San Antonio

At Beeline Pest Control, we provide a wide range of pest control services customized to the unique needs of San Antonio residents and businesses. Our services address various pests commonly found in the area, such as:

Home Pest Control

Our home pest control services are made to keep your house and loved ones safe from bothersome pests. We know the special problems San Antonio homeowners face, like the abundance of fire ants in areas like Schertz and Cibolo. Our technicians use products that are safe for pets and people to get rid of pests while keeping your family out of harm’s way.

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Business Pest Control

We also focus on offering pest control answers for businesses across San Antonio. From eateries along the River Walk to office buildings downtown, we have the know-how to handle any business pest issues. Our technicians know the specific rules and requirements for business pest control in San Antonio very well, making sure your company stays in compliance and pest-free.

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Termite Treatment

Termites can badly damage homes and businesses in San Antonio, especially in older areas like King William and Monte Vista. Our termite control services use modern methods and products to get rid of current infestations and stop new ones, safeguarding your property from these harmful pests.

Why Pick Texas Beeline for San Antonio Pest Control

When it comes to pest control in San Antonio, experience is key. As a city with a rich past and varied neighborhoods, San Antonio has special pest control challenges that need a deep knowledge of the local environment. At Beeline Pest Control, our team has been helping the San Antonio community for over 6 years, gaining a strong understanding of the specific pest problems that residents and businesses in the area deal with.

From the historic Missions to the modern high-rises downtown, we’ve assisted many San Antonio property owners in keeping their spaces pest-free. We know how important it is to use safe, effective products that protect not just your property but also the health and well-being of your family or customers.

When you choose Beeline Pest Control for your San Antonio pest control needs, you’re not just getting a service provider – you’re getting a partner in protecting your home or business. We take pride in our excellent service, affordable rates, and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our technicians show up on time, every time, and work hard to quickly and effectively solve your pest problems.

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Don’t let pests take over your San Antonio property. Call Texas Beeline Pest Control today to set up your service and see the difference our expertise and commitment can make. We’re excited to serve you and keep your home or business free of pests.

Recent Jobs in Our Service Area

Jorge Blanco
November 20th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Reticulitermes flavipes, or the eastern subterranean termite, is a common and economically significant wood-destroying insect in the eastern United States. These termites live in colonies underground and feed on cellulose in wood, which can cause damage to structures. They are a major pest, but also play a role in nutrient recycling in natural environments.

Julian Talamantez
November 19th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Latrodectus is a broadly distributed genus of spiders informally called the widow spiders,[3] with several species that are commonly known as the true widows. This group is composed of those often loosely called black widow spiders, brown widow spiders, and similar spiders.

Frank Delgado
November 19th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The female Red-Shouldered Bug, is known for the red eyes and red shoulders and is usually considered a nuisance pest indoors. They do not bite people but can leave fecal matter which may stain walls, upholstery, and furniture.

Steven Alonzo
November 19th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The longhorn crazy ant (Paratrechina longicornis) is a dark brown to black ant known for its erratic, jerky movements. It gets its name from its long antennae and its crazy running pattern.

Francisco Bueno
November 13th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

This bordered plant bug was found during an exterior spraying. The nymphs of Bordered plant bug engage in a unique behavior known as 'anting,' where they secrete a substance that attracts ants for symbiotic purposes.

Manuel Bravo
November 13th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Boisea trivittata, also called the eastern boxelder bug,[1] box bug, or maple bug,[citation needed] is a species of true bug native to eastern North America. The western boxelder bug Boisea rubrolineata is a relative of this species and is native to western North America. Eastern boxelder bugs are found primarily on boxelder, other maples, and ash trees.

Joseph Holland
November 12th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Western Spotted Orb Weaver (Neoscona oaxacensis) — This spider is a common orb-weaving species found throughout the western United States, including Texas. It builds large, circular webs in gardens, trees, and around lights where it catches flying insects. Despite its intimidating appearance, it’s harmless to humans.

Interesting fact: The Western Spotted Orb Weaver rebuilds its web almost every evening, eating the old silk to recycle its protein before spinning a fresh one for the night’s hunt.

Julian Talamantez
November 12th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The only Peucetia species to occur in the United States, apart from P. viridans (which occurs in the south from coast to coast) is P. longipalpis, which occurs in the southwestern US to Belize.

Frank Delgado
November 12th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

For every cockroach in view in daytime, hundreds can be hidden inside wall and ceiling voids, behind cabinets, inside appliances, and the like. A German cockroach’s favorite location is inside a narrow crevice with its antennae extended out. Typical “prime” locations are the cracks between cabinets and walls, the flange under the kitchen sink, and the space between door corners and jambs.

Manuel Bravo
November 6th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae.[6] Other common names, depending on region, include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black-veined brown.[7] It is among the most familiar of North American butterflies and an iconic pollinator,[8] although it is not an especially effective pollinator of milkweeds.[9] Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 cm (3.5–4.0 in).[10] A Müllerian mimic, the viceroy butterfly, is similar in color and pattern, but is markedly smaller and has an extra black stripe across each hindwing.

Gabriel Johns
November 6th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Some ants eating a caterpillar piece by piece.

Jorge Blanco
November 6th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Cellar spiders, also known as daddy longlegs spiders, are harmless, common household spiders with long, thin legs and small bodies. They are beneficial because they prey on other insects like flies, mosquitoes, and even other spiders. While they are not dangerous to humans and their venom is not toxic, they can become a nuisance due to the messy webs they build.

Jose Cabrera
November 5th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Wasps are a diverse group of insects in the order Hymenoptera, known for their predatory or parasitic behavior and ability to sting. They can be social, living in colonies like yellowjackets and hornets, or solitary, like mud daubers. Wasps are beneficial as they prey on other insects, including pests, and some are important pollinators.

Gabriel Johns
October 30th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

yellow and black striped bodies and are known for building paper-like nests in locations like underground, in tree cavities, or in wall voids.

Julian Talamantez
October 30th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Tigrosa helluo, commonly known as the Wetland Giant Wolf Spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Lycosidae, also known as wolf spiders. T. helluo was formerly known as Hogna helluo before differences between dorsal color patterns, habitat preferences, body structures, etc. were discovered.

Manuel Bravo
October 30th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The Phasmatodea (also known as Phasmida or Phasmatoptera) are an order of insects whose members are variously known as stick insects, stick bugs, walkingsticks, stick animals, or bug sticks. They are also occasionally referred to as Devil's darning needles, although this name is shared by both dragonflies and crane flies.

Jose Cabrera
October 30th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The Texas spiny lizard is a common, diurnal reptile found in the south-central United States and Mexico, known for its spiny scales and preference for trees and fences. These lizards are insectivores, eating beetles and other insects, and are often seen basking on fences or in trees. They are not venomous and are generally shy, though males may perform push-up displays to establish dominance.

Joseph Holland
October 30th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The rough stink bug (Brochymena quadripustulata) is a grayish-brown insect with a rough, bumpy texture on its back. It belongs to the same family as other stink bugs and releases a foul odor when threatened. This species is often found on trees and plants, where it feeds on sap and occasionally preys on other insects.

Frank Delgado
October 29th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The German cockroach can survive for up to one week without its head, continuing to respond to stimuli due to decentralized nerve tissue.

Manuel Bravo
October 23rd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Mantises are an order (Mantodea) of insects that contains over 2,400 species in about 460 genera in 33 families. The largest family is the Mantidae (mantids). Mantises are distributed worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. Their elongated bodies may or may not have wings, but all mantodeans have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, resembling a praying posture, has led to the common name praying mantis.

Frank Delgado
October 22nd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Adult Oriental latrine fly can eat and digest substances as solid as hair and dried skin, showcasing a remarkable digestive capability unlike most flies.

Joseph Holland
October 22nd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The bordered plant bug (Largus succinctus) is a black, oval-shaped insect with a bright orange or red margin around its body. It’s a member of the Largidae family and feeds on plant sap from leaves, stems, and fruits. Though common in gardens and fields, it typically causes only minor damage to plants. An interesting fact about bordered plant bugs is that when threatened, they release a foul-smelling chemical from glands near their hind legs — kind of like a built-in defense spray. This odor helps deter predators such as birds and lizards. When bordered plant bugs are young (called nymphs), they look quite different from the adults. Nymphs are usually bright red or orange with a black head and legs, and they don’t have wings yet. As they grow, they go through several molts, gradually darkening in color and developing the black-and-orange border that adults have. You’ll often see groups of these colorful nymphs feeding together on plants

Jorge Blanco
October 22nd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The multicolored Asian lady beetle larva is an alligator-shaped, spiny insect that is typically black with yellow or orange markings along its sides. It is not as variable in appearance as the adult beetle and is a voracious predator of aphids and other soft-bodied insects. While they may look intimidating, they are beneficial insects for gardens and crops

Joseph Holland
October 16th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The obscure bird grasshopper (Schistocerca obscura) is a large brownish grasshopper found mainly in the southern United States. It’s known for its strong flight, mottled coloration that helps it blend into dry grass or soil, and its occasional role as a minor crop pest. Unlike some related species, it doesn’t form large swarms.

Jorge Blanco
October 16th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Agriculture termite is a general term referring to termite species that cause damage to crops and agricultural structures

Frank Delgado
October 15th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Bed Bug’s piercing-sucking mouthparts are a specialized form of insect feeding apparatus, primarily used to pierce the surfaces of objects in order to access fluid or semi-fluid food. Part of an insect's mouth is adapted into a sharp needle-like organ, capable of easily penetrating plant tissues or even the skin of mammals and birds.

Manuel Bravo
October 9th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Orb-weaver spiders are members of the spider family Araneidae. They are the most common group of builders of spiral wheel-shaped webs often found in gardens, fields, and forests. The English word orb can mean circular,[1] hence the English name of the group. Araneids have eight similar eyes, hairy or spiny legs, and no stridulating organs.

Joseph Holland
October 9th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The blue-bordered pedunculate ground beetle (Carabus problematicus) is a large, shiny black beetle with a distinctive metallic blue or violet border around the edges of its ridged wing cases. It’s a nocturnal predator, feeding on slugs, worms, and other small invertebrates, and is often found in woodlands, grasslands, and moorlands across Europe.

Jorge Blanco
October 8th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Rhinotermitidae is a family of subterranean termites known for their destructive feeding on wood and wood products, causing significant economic damage to structures worldwide. These social insects live in colonies with distinct castes, including reproductives, soldiers, and workers, and are characterized by their cryptic, soil-dwelling lifestyle

Julian Talamantez
October 8th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Eleodes (commonly known as pinacate beetles or desert stink beetles) is a genus of darkling beetles, in the family Tenebrionidae.[1] They are endemic to western North America ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico with many species found along the Mexico-United States border.

Julian Talamantez
October 2nd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The common walkingstick or northern walkingstick (Diapheromera femorata) is a species of phasmid or stick insect found across North America. The average length of this species is 75mm (3 in) for males and 95mm (3.7 in) for females.

Jose Cabrera
October 2nd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Wasps are predatory or parasitic insects in the order Hymenoptera, known for their slender bodies, narrow waists, and ability to sting. They are vital for ecosystems, acting as natural pest controllers by preying on insects like caterpillars and also serving as pollinators for some plants. While some species are social and live in colonies, many are solitary. Wasps are often misunderstood, but most species pose little risk to humans, and males cannot sting.

Jorge Blanco
October 2nd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Carpenter ants are large ants that excavate wood to build nests, but they do not eat it. They are attracted to moisture and can be identified by their smoothly rounded thorax and single node connecting the abdomen and thorax

Manuel Bravo
October 2nd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The praying mantis is a carnivorous insect of the order Mantodea, distinguished by its elongated body, triangular head, and prominent compound eyes mounted on flexible necks. It is most recognizable by its folded forelegs, which are held upright as though in prayer, though in reality they are raptorial limbs designed for seizing and holding prey. Found in temperate and tropical habitats worldwide, mantises are ambush predators that rely on camouflage and sudden bursts of speed to capture insects and even small vertebrates. Their distinctive posture and predatory behavior have made them a subject of fascination in both scientific study and popular culture.

Frank Delgado
October 1st, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Southern green shield bug is capable of releasing a pungent odor from glands located on their abdomen to deter predators.

Francisco Bueno
October 1st, 2025

San Antonio, TX

This orb weaver was found during an exterior spraying. Despite its fearsome appearance, Western spotted orbweaver has a unique defense mechanism that involves playing dead by curling its legs when threatened.

Manuel Bravo
September 25th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The fire ant is the common name for several species within the genus Solenopsis, a group of stinging ants known for their aggressive behavior and painful venomous sting. Native to South America but now widespread in many regions of the world, fire ants are considered invasive pests due to their rapid colony growth, displacement of native species, and impacts on agriculture and human health. They are typically reddish-brown in color, ranging from 2 to 6 millimeters in length, and are most notorious for building large, irregular soil mounds that serve as entrances to their extensive underground colonies.

Jorge Blanco
September 25th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Rhinotermitidae is a family of insects commonly known as subterranean termites, characterized by their cryptic lifestyle and tendency to build nests in the soil. They are a significant economic pest, causing billions of dollars in damage to wooden structures annually

Julio Pereira
September 25th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Wolf spiders are agile, ground-dwelling hunters from the family Lycosidae, known for chasing prey rather than spinning webs.

Julian Talamantez
September 24th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The triangulate cobweb spider (scientific name: Steatoda triangulosa; also called the triangulate bud spider) is a common spider in the genus Steatoda. It is well known for the triangle-shaped pattern on the dorsal side of its abdomen.

Francisco Bueno
September 24th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

This Banded argiope orb weaver was found during an exterior spraying. The Banded argiope can adjust its web's reflectiveness, making it more visible to birds to prevent them from accidentally destroying it.

Frank Delgado
September 24th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Despite its size, Triangulate cobweb spider can immobilize prey much larger than itself, using its surprisingly potent venom to subdue the unexpected victims.

Steven Alonzo
September 24th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Argiope aurantia is a species of spider, commonly known as the yellow garden spider,[2][3] black and yellow garden spider,[4] golden garden spider,[5] writing spider, zigzag spider, zipper spider, black and yellow argiope, corn spider, Steeler spider, or McKinley spider.

Jose Cabrera
September 18th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Paper wasps are social insects known for their slender bodies, thin waists, and paper-like nests, which they build from chewed wood and saliva. They are typically brown or black with yellow markings and have long legs that dangle when they fly. Paper wasps are beneficial to gardeners as they prey on garden pests like caterpillars. They are semi-social, with a queen establishing a new nest each spring, and they can sting if their nest or individuals are provoked.

Jorge Blanco
September 18th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Rhinotermitidae, commonly known as subterranean termites, are a family of termites that build their nests in the soil and infest wood in contact with the ground.They are a significant economic pest, causing billions of dollars in damage to structures annually

Julian Talamantez
September 18th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Gabriel Johns
September 17th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

This was captured while doing an inspection for wasps. A group of ants working together to eat a centipede, who at this point had some of its legs ripped from its body by the ants.

Frank Delgado
September 17th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Guinea paper wasp most commonly stings humans as a defensive reaction to perceived threats, especially near their nests. Since Guinea paper wasp live in social colonies led by a queen, with numerous workers tasked with nest defense, accidental close encounters by humans can prompt stings. The stings cause pain, swelling, and in some instances, more severe allergic reactions due to their neurotoxic peptides.

Steven Alonzo
September 17th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is an insect native to Europe but common in North America as well. It is a pest of many garden plants.

Joseph Holland
September 17th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The giant desert centipede (Scolopendra heros) is the largest centipede in North America, growing up to 8–10 inches long. It has a red head, dark body, and yellow legs, with powerful venomous fangs. Nocturnal and aggressive hunters, they prey on insects, lizards, and even small snakes. Their bite is extremely painful to humans but rarely dangerous.

Frank Delgado
September 11th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Acrobat ants prefer to nest in moist or rotted wood, and colonies are most often found in tree holes, dead limbs, stumps, and logs.

Manuel Bravo
September 11th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Manuel Bravo
September 11th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Gabriel Johns
September 11th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The female orb Weaver spider are larger than the males and can lay up to 700 eggs. There are more than 3000 different types of species for the orb Weaver spider. They are known for their orb like webs.

Jose Cabrera
September 11th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Rhinoceros beetles are a subfamily of large, herbivorous scarab beetles known for the prominent horn on the males' heads, which they use in fights with other males for mating rights. These beetles are among the strongest insects, capable of lifting up to 850 times their own weight. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, with adults feeding on nectar and sap, while their larvae consume decaying wood and roots.

Jose Cabrera
September 11th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Choco bug: sub species of menace

Jorge Blanco
September 10th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Grub worms are the larval stage of various beetles, including June bugs and Japanese beetles, and are a common lawn pest. They are known for feeding on grass roots and thatch, which can damage lawns

Julian Talamantez
September 10th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Argiope argentata, commonly known as the silver argiope or silver garden spider due to the silvery color of its cephalothorax, is a member of the orb-weaver spider family Araneidae. This species resides in arid and warm environments in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and widely across South America.

Steven Alonzo
September 10th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Rats are medium-sized rodents with long tails and thin fur. They are larger than mice and have pointed heads, big eyes, and prominent ears. Their teeth never stop growing, which contributes to their love of chewing.

Manuel Bravo
September 4th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

A bumblebee (or bumble bee, bumble-bee, or humble-bee) is any of over 250 species in the genus Bombus, part of Apidae, one of the bee families. This genus is the only extant group in the tribe Bombini, though a few extinct related genera (e.g., Calyptapis) are known from fossils. They are found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere, although they are also found in South America, where a few lowland tropical species have been identified. European bumblebees have also been introduced to New Zealand and Tasmania. Female bumblebees can sting repeatedly, but generally ignore humans and other animals.

Jose Cabrera
September 4th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Orb-weaver spiders are a large family of spiders known for building distinctive, circular, wheel-shaped webs to catch insects. They are beneficial to humans by consuming pests like moths and flies, and while they are venomous, their bites are not dangerous to people. Orb weavers are often seen in late summer and fall when they reach their largest size, and they can be identified by their large, often colorful, egg-shaped abdomens and the spiral, sticky threads in their webs.

Jorge Blanco
September 4th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

A honey bee is a eusocial insect known for its complex social structure, ability to produce honey and beeswax, and vital role as a pollinator. These insects live in large, organized colonies called hives, where each member has a specific role, such as the queen, workers, and drones. Honey bees communicate through dances, collect nectar and pollen from flowers, and store these resources to feed the colony and produce honey

Julian Talamantez
September 4th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Gasteracantha cancriformis[2] (spinybacked orbweaver) is a species of orb-weaver spider (family Araneidae). It is widely distributed in the New World.[1]

Steven Alonzo
September 3rd, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Ant swarmers are winged, sexually mature ants that emerge from the colony in large groups to mate and establish new colonies

Jorge Blanco
August 28th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

subterranean termites known for causing significant economic damage to wooden structures. These termites build nests in the soil and forage for wood, often infesting buildings and other wooden materials

Julio Pereira
August 28th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Wolf spiders are agile and swift ground-dwelling predators classified in the family Lycosidae. Renowned for their keen eyesight and direct pursuit of prey rather than web-building, these spiders showcase a striped brown or gray appearance. Each wolf spider boasts eight eyes in three distinct rows, with two sizable forward-facing eyes in the central row. While they can bite if provoked, the venom is generally harmless, leading to temporary symptoms such as swelling and itching.

Jose Cabrera
August 28th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

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Dragonflies are ancient, predatory insects known for their exceptional aerial agility and large, multifaceted eyes. They spend most of their lives as aquatic nymphs, hunting prey underwater before emerging to live as adults for a few weeks to months. Adults are beneficial predators, consuming large numbers of mosquitoes and other flying insects, and are found near water bodies worldwide

Joseph Holland
August 27th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The Western dusk singing cicada is a large cicada species native to the western and central United States. It’s one of the cicadas you’re most likely to hear around dusk in late summer.

Frank Delgado
August 27th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Broad-tipped Conehead can produce and perceive ultrasound frequencies, which it uses for communication, a trait not common among its insect relatives.

Julian Talamantez
August 27th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) is an extremely common scorpion found throughout the midsection of the United States and northern Mexico. It is perhaps the most frequently encountered scorpion in the U.S.

Steven Alonzo
August 27th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The yellow crazy ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) is a highly invasive, aggressive ant species known for its erratic movements and long legs and antennae.

Jorge Blanco
August 21st, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Rhinotermitidae is a family of termites, commonly known as subterranean termites, known for their wood-feeding habits and potential to cause significant damage to structures

Jose Cabrera
August 21st, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Scorpions are arachnids, meaning they are related to spiders, mites, and ticks, and are not insects. They are characterized by their segmented bodies, eight legs, and a curved tail with a venomous stinger. Scorpions are found worldwide, except for Antarctica, and are known for their nocturnal habits and ability to adapt to various environments.

Frank Delgado
August 20th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Multicolored asian ladybeetle is capable of playing dead to avoid predation by exuding a foul-tasting yellow liquid from their joints for protection.

Julian Talamantez
August 20th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The only Peucetia species to occur in the United States, apart from P. viridans (which occurs in the south from coast to coast) is P. longipalpis, which occurs in the southwestern US to Belize.

Steven Alonzo
August 20th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

German cockroaches are a common pest in Texas homes, known for their small size and ability to thrive indoors.

Gabriel Johns
August 14th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Discover the fascinating transformation of caterpillars into butterflies. Embark on a journey of wonder as these intriguing creatures captivate with their colorful patterns and graceful movements. Witness nature's artistry as caterpillars evolve, embodying resilience and eventual beauty.

Julian Talamantez
August 14th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

It is common to the contiguous United States, Hawaii, southern Canada, Mexico, and Central America. It has distinctive yellow and black markings on the abdomen and a mostly white cephalothorax.

Jorge Blanco
August 14th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Carpenter ants are large, wood-dwelling ants that can cause structural damage to buildings by excavating galleries in wood for nesting. They are not known to eat wood, but rather tunnel through it to create nests

Steven Alonzo
August 13th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The Eastern cicada killer (Sphecius speciosus) is a large, solitary wasp found in the eastern United States. They are known for their habit of digging burrows in the ground to provision them with paralyzed cicadas for their larvae

Frank Delgado
August 13th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Guinea paper wasp are considered beneficial because they assist in pollination by feeding on nectar, and they control pest insect populations by feeding them to their larvae.

Jose Cabrera
August 13th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Rhinoceros beetles are a subfamily (Dynastinae) of scarab beetles, known for their distinctive horns, particularly on the males. These beetles are found worldwide and are characterized by their large size and powerful build. They are herbivores, feeding on plant material like tree sap, fruit, and decaying vegetation.

Julian Talamantez
August 7th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Frank Delgado
August 7th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Wasps are actually vegetarian.
Adult wasps cannot break down protein so all the bugs they catch, they bring back to the nest and feed the larvae - which can break down protein. In exchange, the larvae produce a sugary liquid.

Jorge Blanco
August 6th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Rabid wolf spiders, despite their name, are not carriers of rabies and pose no threat to humans. Quick and erratic in their movements, these spiders exhibit a defensive behavior that may appear alarming but is merely a survival tactic. They belong to the wolf spider family, which is characterized by their hunting behavior of actively chasing down prey instead of constructing webs

Francisco Bueno
August 6th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

This is an Arizona Mantis. It was found during an routine exterior spraying. The Arizona mantis exploits its camouflage by mimicking leaves, mastering the art of stillness to ambush prey with lethal precision.

Steven Alonzo
August 6th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

The Chinese red-headed centipede, scientifically known as Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans, is a venomous centipede native to East Asia and Australasia

Jorge Blanco
July 31st, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Subterranean termites are a type of termite that lives in underground colonies and builds mud tubes to travel to food sources. They are known for causing extensive damage to wooden structures and are considered one of the most destructive pests.

Steven Alonzo
July 29th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

German cockroaches are a serious urban pest in Texas and across the US. They are light brown to tan, 1/2–5/8 in long, and have two dark stripes on their backs. They are attracted to warm, humid rooms like kitchens and bathrooms, and can be found hiding in dark places like behind appliances.

Steven Alonzo
July 24th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Scorpions are predatory arachnids of the order Scorpiones. They have eight legs and are easily recognized by a pair of grasping pincers and a narrow

Jorge Blanco
July 24th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Crafting intricate nests inside wood, genuine carpenter ants meticulously carve out galleries using their powerful mandibles. They prefer to nest in deceased, moist wood.

Frank Delgado
July 24th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Yellow garden spider often creates large, intricate webs with a distinctive zigzag pattern in the center known as the stabilimentum, the purpose of which still intrigues scientists.

Jorge Blanco
July 17th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Subterranean termites are organized and voracious insects that reside in expansive underground colonies. To access their food sources, they construct intricate mud tubes and tunnels in the soil, seeking out wood in direct contact with the ground or the structure of buildings. These discreet pests, capable of inflicting substantial structural harm, have the potential to compromise the integrity of homes in as little as 5-6 years

Julio Pereira
July 16th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

Discover the fascinating world of praying mantises, formally known as Mantodea. This small order of predatory insects comprises around 2,366 identified species. Their iconic stance, with spiny front legs clasped together in a posture reminiscent of prayer, distinguishes these impressive creatures.

Francisco Bueno
July 16th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

This black witch mouth was found during an exterior spraying. In its larval stage, Black Witch can exhibit mimicry, adopting the appearance of a twig or leaf to evade predators in a remarkable display of natural camouflage.

Francisco Bueno
July 16th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

This western dusk singing cicada was found during an exterior spraying. Western dusk singing cicada can produce a symphony of sounds, some reaching over 100 decibels, akin to a rock concert's volume.

Francisco Bueno
July 16th, 2025

San Antonio, TX

This Tipula CaloTptera was found during a exterior spraying. The larvae of Tipula caloptera, known as 'leatherjackets', feed nocturnally on plant roots, often causing significant damage to agricultural crops and lawns.