Ants in the Home Almost anywhere in Colorado, ants will be the most common insect found in yards, gardens, fields and forests. Most ants found in homes nest outdoors and enter homes to forage for food or water.  Life History and Habits Ants are social insects that...
European Earwig, Forficula auricularia  Earwigs found in Colorado were introduced in the 1950s, they are a common nuisance pest both indoors and outdoors. Occasionally, earwigs damage soft parts of plants, however, they mainly feed on smaller insects, including plant...
European Paper Wasp Description The European paper wasp is a generally black insect marked with yellow. They are fairly slender bodied with a distinct constriction of the body between the thorax and abdomen. European paper wasps are sometimes mistaken for...
Grasshopper Control in Gardens and Small Acreage  Over 100 species of grasshoppers occur in Colorado and their populations fluctuate from year to year. They may cause serious damage to yards and fields during outbreaks.  Order: OrthopteraFamily: Acrididae...
