The Relationship Between Aphids, Ants, and Natural Enemies

Published In: Identification
Three green aphids on a white background with the Cook's Pest Control logo to the right.

Have you walked by a garden or flowerbed recently and wondered why some plants have a sheen on them when it hasn’t rained recently? That sheen is actually a sugary substance called “honeydew” that is secreted from aphids. Aphids (Family: Aphididae) are soft-bodied insects that use their piercing sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap. […]

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Armadillos, Opossums, and Skunks: Armor, Stink, and Slink

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An opossum perched on a wooden fence with foliage behind and Cook's Pest Control logo.

Armadillos The nine-banded armadillo is a strange little mammal covered in bony, dermal plates. They have poor eyesight but a well-developed sense of smell and hearing. They are carnivores that specialize on worms and insects. Their foraging behavior leaves behind unsightly holes, much to the dismay of homeowners and landscapers. While mostly an aesthetic concern, […]

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