Autor: Felipe Cooper
Felipe has worked in the pest control industry since 2019, gaining hands-on experience across four different states in the U.S. His expertise spans residential, commercial, and construction-related pest management, with a focus on safe, effective, and long-lasting solutions. Now based in Utah, Felipe leads SPIDR Pest Control with a commitment to quality service, honest communication, and a deep understanding of pest behavior and prevention.
Mormon Crickets Invade Fillmore: Utah’s Pest Season Kicks into Overdrive
If you’ve driven near Fillmore lately, chances are you’ve already seen (or heard) them—waves of Mormon crickets covering roads, crawling over fences, and crunching underfoot. Pest season in Utah is officially underway, and these creepy crawlers are leading the charge. ⸻ 🚨 What’s Going On in Fillmore? The recent surge of Mormon crickets in Millard County has caught the attention of residents, travelers, and pest control experts. According to local news reports, the infestations have grown so thick in some areas that they’re becoming a nuisance to traffic, homes, and agriculture. These aren’t your average backyard bugs. Mormon crickets can
Texas Mobilizes to Combat New World Screwworm Invasion
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a high-alert directive, calling on multiple state agencies to ramp up efforts against the New World screwworm—a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living flesh and threaten livestock health, wildlife populations, and even humans. Although eradicated from the United States in the 1960s, the screwworm has re-emerged in southern Mexico, with recent reports from Veracruz placing the threat just 370 miles from the Texas border . 🧪 What’s at Stake? 🛡️ Texas Responds 🪰 Federal Action: Bringing Back Sterile Fly Programs ✅ Bottom Line Texas and federal agencies are acting swiftly and decisively—reviving proven
Dangerous New Ant Spotted in the U.S.—What Utah Residents Need to Know About the Asian Needle Ant
By Felipe Cooper — July 16, 2025 – A new invasive pest is stirring up serious trouble in parts of the U.S., and it’s not your average backyard ant. The Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis)—a venomous species known to cause painful stings and even life-threatening allergic reactions—has been rapidly spreading across multiple states. While it hasn’t yet been confirmed in Utah, this aggressive invader has already made its way into Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and nearly 20 states total. And experts warn it’s only a matter of time before it hits more of the western U.S. 🐜 What