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Can you find the following words in the jumbled mess you see above???
CENTIPEDE
CLOVERMITES
MOSQUITO
CRICKETS
CARPENTER ANTS
BEDBUG
PILLBUGS
MILLIPEDE
MOTHS
HORNETS
ENTOMOLOGIST
FLEAS
FLIES
BATS
SPIDERS
SILVERFISH
EARWIG
WASP
`` If you are bitten by one
of these spiders you
need to let an adult know
IMMEDIATELY.
The Black Widow Spider is shiny black
with a spherical abdomen. There are red
markings under and on abdomen.
The Brown Recluse Spider is recognized
by the fiddle-shaped mark on top of head;
also has 6 eyes arranged in three pairs.
SNAKES
There are six poisonous snakes found in North Carolina:
1) Copperhead – The Copperhead is a heavy-bodied snake. They range from 24 and 36 in. (61-91) in length and they are
covered in hourglass shaped crossbands on a brown or grayish background. Crossbands may be copper, pinkish, reddish
brown, or orange. Young copperheads have bright yellow tails.
2) Canebrake (Timber) Rattlesnake - Timber Rattlesnakes range in size between 3 and 5 ft. (.91-1.52 m) with males attaining
greater sizes than females. The coloration of this species is blackish, yellowish, pinkish, or grayish with dark, bent, cross
bands aligned along the dorsal length of its body. A reddish dorsal stripe runs between the crossbands and it has a black
tail. The Timber Rattlesnake used to be divided into two distinct subspecies: Timber Rattlesnake and Canebrake
Rattlesnake. The "Timber Rattlesnake" inhabits the Mountains and it does not have a middorsal stripe. The "Canebrake
Rattlesnake" lives in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont. Canebrakes have more dark markings and they usually have a
middorsal stripe.
3) Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake – The Eastern Diamondback is the largest species of rattlesnake in the world. It is a
heavy-bodied snake that reaches lengths of 3 to 7 feet (91 - 213 cm). A series of large brown or black diamonds outlined
with cream colored scales run down its back. Additionally, diamondbacks have two light lines running along its face and
two light lines aligned vertically on its snout, giving them a "masked" appearance. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
has a large rattle on the tip of its tail that makes a loud buzzing when the snake feels threatened.
4) Pygmy Rattlesnake - These are small, slender rattlesnakes that only reaches lengths between 15 and 21 in. Their coloration
ranges from gray to reddish and they have a row of dark blotches along the middle of their back. Usually a reddish stripe
also runs along the middle of the back. A row of spots is present on the ventrolateral sides of the snakes. This snake has a
very small rattle and its buzzing can only be heard from a few feet away.
5) Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin - Cottonmouths are large heavy-bodied snakes that reach lengths between 30 and 48 in.
(91-122 cm). Like other pit-vipers, they have broad heads and vertical pupils. Younger individuals often have a dark stripe
on their face. Coloration ranges from yellowish-olive to dark brown or black, often with darker crossbands. Adults may
become uniformly dark colored.
6) Coral Snake - Coral Snakes range between 22 and 47 in. (46-119 cm) in length. It is encircled by wide red and black bands
with a yellow stripe between these bands. The snout is blunt and its head is covered with a black band. Several nonvenomous snakes mimic the Coral Snake. It can be distinguished from these other snakes by the fact that its red band is
directly against the yellow stripe. No other snake in North America resembling the Coral Snake has a red band located
directly next to a yellow stripe.
(All Snake Information provided above as well as the snake pictures shown in this book can be found at
http://www.herpsofnc.org/herpcons.html. Author of site: J.D. Willson)
IF YOU ARE BITTEN BY A SNAKE, TELL AN ADULT IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE THEM
CALL 911 or Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-848-6946.
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USE THE INFORMATION YOU JUST LEARNED ABOUT DANGEROUS SPIDERS AND SNAKES TO COMPLETE
THE CROSSWORD PUZZLE ABOVE.
1)
The Eastern __________________ is the largest species of rattlesnake in the world.
2)
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake has a large __________ on the tip of its tail that makes
a loud buzzing when the snake feels threatened.
3)
The water moccasin is also known as the _________________.
4)
Young copperheads have bright ________ tails.
5)
There are _____ poisonous snakes found in North Carolina
6)
The Brown Recluse Spider has a ________ shape on top of its head.
7)
The Black Widow Spider has a _________________ abdomen.
8)
Male _____________ Rattlesnakes attain greater sizes than females.
9)
There are six ___________________ snakes found in North Carolina.
10)
The pigmy rattlesnake has a very small rattle & its __________ can only be heard from a few feet away.
11)
The _________ snake is encircled by wide red and black bands with a yellow stripe between these bands.
Stings cause more serious injuries each year than snake bites. There are 2 different types of Bees
and Wasps: SOLITARY and SOCIAL.
Social bees & wasps are most dangerous as they will attack in numbers to defend colony.
Social bees and wasps include the following:
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Honey Bees: This bee is highly aggressive and attacks in huge numbers.
It will chase for up to ¼ mile.
Bumble Bees: Large, black and yellow bees; hairy. Annual nests usually located
in old rodent burrow in ground.
Paper Wasps: Most are about 1-inch; many colors, often red-brown, also bright
yellow & red stripes. All build exposed, paper, umbrella-shaped nests.
Yellowjackets: Yellow & black striped wasps, have many species. Annual
colonies usually located in burrows or voids in the ground.
Hornets: 1-inch long; blue-black with white markings. Build large paper nests in
trees and shrubs but also on outside of buildings.
Solitary bees and wasps are not as dangerous as social bees because they are less likely to attack.
Solitary bees and wasps include the following:
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Carpenter Bees: Resemble bumble bees but have smooth abdomen. Chew ½inch round galleries into wood to make nest chamber.
Mud Daubers: Long, thin wasps often with blue-black wings. Construct mudtube nests on walls, under decks, in attics, etc.
Velvet Ants: The females are wingless and resemble large ants – Some may be
1-inch or more. Most are brightly colored and hairy.
TICKS
A few species of ticks may be common around buildings. The brown dog tick is the most
common species that infests inside homes. Ticks are usually carried into homes & yards on dogs.
Ticks transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, & tularemia.
Black-legged tick responsible for most Lyme disease cases in Northeast/Midwest. Lone star tick
& American dog tick also may transmit Lyme Disease. Removing a tick can be a tricky task.
You can find detailed instructions on removing a tick safely at www.cdc.gov which is the
website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be alert for signs of a rash or fever
and if they develop you should consult your doctor.
Brown Dog Tick
American Dog Tick
Lone Star Tick
Black-Legged Tick
LET’S SEE IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY SOME OF THE PESTS THAT WE HAVE LEARNED
ABOUT IN THIS BOOK.
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4.____________________________
2. ____________________
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3.______________________
6.____________________________
7. ________________________________
8. ________________________________
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10. _______________________________
Mosquito season begins in May and lasts till around October. There are over 60 species
of mosquitoes in the state of NC the most popular being the Asian Tiger Mosquito. A
mosquito has 4 life stages:
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Larva
Pupa
Adult
The female mosquito needs blood to have eggs which explains why the female mosquito
is the one that bites. The eggs can be laid in a very minimal amount of water, as small as
a bottle cap full. Even a small area of water can contain hundreds of eggs. An egg can
mature to an adult in as little as a week’s time. Male mosquitoes are usually found around
vegetation and are not considered a threat to humans. The bite of a mosquito can cause
any one of the following illnesses:
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West Nile Virus. First detected in the U.S. in 1999, it can lead to serious
complications of the liver or nervous system, inflammation of the brain
(encephalitis) or paralysis.
Malaria. Malaria was thought to have been eradicated in the U.S. but was detected
in mosquitoes in Fairfax County, VA, in 2002.
Dengue fever. A small but important risk for dengue fever exists in the United
States. Travelers may introduce 100 to 200 cases into the U.S. each year.
There are several simple things that we can all do to help control the mosquito population
around our homes and businesses and to minimize our risk of being bitten including the
following:
1) Stay indoors during dusk and dawn since mosquitoes are most active during these
2 times of the day.
2) When standard water sources are left uncleaned this creates a breeding ground for
mosquitoes (bird baths, ponds, unfiltered pools, etc.)
3) Use insect repellent on exposed skin when you must be outside during dusk and
dawn.
4) If you do have standing water sources, use mosquito-eating fish like gambusia or
blue gills to help control the mosquito population.
Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc. will not only provide treatment to help control your
current mosquito population but we will also help you identify what your problem areas
are so that you can work towards eliminating any factors you have that are attracting the
mosquitoes.
Termites begin life as eggs, produced by the king and queen of the colony. The eggs
hatch to become nymphs, which are immature termites. Nymphs may develop into any of
three kinds of adult termites - soldiers, workers, or reproductives. Soldiers have extra
large, helmet-like heads used to defend the colony. Workers are the most numerous
members of the colony and do most of the eating! Reproductives continue the life cycle
by supplementing the king and queen's egg production. At certain times of the year,
reproductives develop wings, leave the colony in great swarms (during this stage they are
actually called 'swarmers') and those that survive start new colonies. Most swarmers get
eaten by birds, bats, ants, spiders, frogs, toads, and lizards! If something happens to the
original king and queen of the colony, a new pair will arise out of the reproductives.
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE AN
ANT PROBLEM OR A TERMITE PROBLEM?
FOR THE PARENTS
About Our Company
Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control started out as one man wanting to help out a friend with a pest
problem he was having. That one kind gesture started a business venture beyond anyone’s
imagination that has grown into a 13 branch business servicing the entire state of North Carolina
and South Carolina, Southern Virginia, and Northern Georgia. Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control is a
family business that has been passed down through 3 generations and has been in existence for
over 40 years. Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control has a family of over 200 employees that are all
dedicated to making our customers feel like part of our family.
We offer a wide variety of services:
 Termite Control: We offer a free general inspection to let you know whether or not your
property currently has any wood boring insects and we provide you with a proposal for
coverage.
 Pest Control: We offer general pest control service for common pests such as roaches and
mice, and specialized services for many other pests including: fleas, millipedes, Indian meal
moths, and many more. We also offer wildlife control for pests such as bats and squirrels.
 Moisture Control: We offer moisture control measures including: sump pumps, french
drains, dehumidifiers, and vapor barriers to control the amount of moisture beneath your
property to avoid an infestation by a wood boring insect.
 Insulation: We provide 2 types of home insulation that both help reduce your energy costs.
TAP Insulation is a blown insulation that in addition to saving on energy costs it also has
pest controlling properties. Comfort Therm Insulation helps control the noise within your
home as well as the noise coming in from the outside.
We have 13 branches located across the state to serve your
termite and pest control needs:
Corporate Office: 2401 Reichard St.
Durham, NC 27705
1-800-763-0378
Raleigh Office
3751 Bastion Lane
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-231-0600
Asheville Office
276-B Haywood Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
1-800-964-8553
Smithfield Office
1520 S. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
1-800-331-7196
Clinton Office
205 Wall St.
Clinton, NC 28328
1-800-964-5685
Wilmington Office
3417 Enterprise Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28405
1-800-956-6751
Charlotte Office
1520 Industrial Ctr Cir.
Charlotte, NC 28213
1-800-964-6349
Greenville Office
1710 West 5th St.
Greenville, NC 27834
1-800-833-1648
New Bern Office
218 Kale Rd.
New Bern, NC 28562
1-800-964-5851
Fayetteville Office
500 S. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
1-800-964-4942
Greensboro Office
740 Indeneer Dr.
Kernersville, NC 27284
1-800-689-7805
Morehead City Office
Long Beach Office
2700 Bridges St.
4075 Old Bridge Rd SE
Morehead City, NC 28557 Southport, NC 28461
1-800-682-4478
1-910-457-1171