Get to know these potentially dangerous pests that are prevalent in the St. Louis Area.

The Black Widow

Black Widow Spiders are highly venomous spiders, they are shiny and black with a red hourglass on their abdomen.

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The Brown Recluse

The Brown Recluse is a highly venomous spider with a dark brown violin shape on the cephalothorax (the part of the body where the legs are attached.)

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Termites

Termite colonies are largely below ground and, without proper monitoring, can go undetected until its too late.  Damages can be extremely costly.

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Cockroaches

Most think cockroaches are very dirty, in reality they are as obsessive about cleaning themselves as cats.  Unfortunately they still excrete harmful allergens that have been linked to problems such as childhood asthma.