Most people are familiar with the appearance of a cockroach. They’re the nasty, ugly brown-shelled bugs that can make anybody scream, men included. Baby cockroaches, on the other hand, look nothing like this. Baby cockroaches are also referred to as “nymphs.” They are not the typical dark brown color of mature roaches. Nymphs are frequently …
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Chinch bugs are a common insect that loves to destroy lawns, but they’ve also been known to eat centipedegrass. They suck on grass blades and then inject poison into the blades using their saliva, which prevents water movement within the blade. The grass blade becomes yellow and dies as a result of this. The chinch …
Flies are an inconvenience that everyone would prefer to avoid. However, eliminating flies from your home is simple with a handmade fly trap. You may learn to make different home fly traps and fruit flies traps using common household objects and a little ingenuity and DIY know-how. You’ll even discover which bait is most effective. …
If you see small insects flying around your kitchen, they’re probably fruit flies. These annoying bugs can be a nuisance all year, but they are most common in the summer and early fall. This is due to their preference for ripened fruits and vegetables. Though fruit flies are not a hygiene problem, they are extremely …
Gnats are drawn to moisture and organic material. Some species prefer houseplant soil, while others look for decomposing food debris in garbage disposals or on damaged and overripe fruit. Any dampness in the home or unsanitary habits could attract them indoors, and once inside, gnats will take advantage of conditions that are conducive to continuous …
House centipedes thrive in moist, dark environments. As a result, homes with moisture problems are more likely to host these pests. Homeowners may see them in basements, closets, or bathrooms, and in some cases, tubs or sinks. House centipedes will eat insects found in the same places. Though rare, centipede bites are possible, but their …
Aphids are among the most damaging, overwhelming, and unpleasant pests that plague gardens throughout the season. They seem to multiply overnight and can easily invade a garden, leaving you with sticky, stunted plants that struggle to thrive. While we prefer to think about aphids negatively, they are really nature’s sign that something is out of …
Beneficial insects are critical to the health of a garden. One such useful insect is the assassin bug. What are assassin bugs like? Recognizing this garden predator as a beneficial garden helper rather than a potentially harmful problem provides a natural insight into the natural cycle of life in your landscape. Assassin bug detection can …
The most common sign of carpet beetles is finding holes in your carpet, clothing, and general upholstery in and around your house. These pests are part of a beetle family known as demisted beetles. While the name implies that they live in your carpet, they can also prey on fabric, clothing, furs, and stuffed toys …
Flying ants are not a unique ant species, but rather a developmental stage shared by all ant species. Flying ants, also known as alates, are sexually mature male and female ants. These ants leave their colonies in order to mate. They are most active during the warm days of late spring and summer, and this …
