Many beetles, such as the dung beetle, are helpful to the ecosystem. But invasive species, including the emerald ash borer, can destroy trees and crops throughout Dallas.
These pests can ruin the landscape and trees around homes — and sometimes the damage isn't noticed until it is too late.
Just like all living creatures, beetles have to find something to eat. Species like the weevil and carpet beetle can find that food in your pantry.
Opening your flour to find a handful of weevils inside is enough to make you want to toss out the whole pantry. Bugs don't belong anywhere near your kitchen.
Several beetle species can cause skin rashes and itchiness, but the blister beetle can do much worse. You guessed it — they cause blisters on the skin. Having these creatures crawl around your home and causing problems is not ideal.
June Beetles — also called May or July Beetles — don't cause harm to people or homes, but they are a big nuisance. These beetles fly around at night, swarming toward porch lights and interrupting evenings outside.
These bugs can also be damaging to trees, turfgrass, and some vegetable and field crops. They are the most destructive in their grub stage, since they eat plant roots and disrupt the intake of nutrients.
If you have flowers in your yard, you may have seen these colorful soldier beetles. They pollinate flowers and can actually be very helpful for your garden. Still, you may not want a large population of them crawling around or in your home.
There are several types of wood-boring beetles in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The problem with these pests is that they like to dig tunnels through wood — and that could include your home. Just like termites and carpenter ants, some beetles can destroy the structure of your home by chewing through wood. If you have wood-boring beetles in your home, you may notice a discoloration or blistering in the wood.
