Phorid Flies Exploit A Variety Of Organic Materials In Order To Proliferate Within Homes
Female adult flies deposit their eggs on sources of decaying organic matter, such as excrement, rotting food, garbage, plant matter, carrion and compost. In order to obtain the nutrition they need to mature properly, larvae (maggots) consume this decaying organic...
Which Fly Species Do Pest Control Professionals Encounter Within American Homes Most Often, And Which Of These Species Are Particularly Problematic In Massachusetts?
A technical journal containing well researched articles concerning urban arthropod pests, Pest Management Professional, recently conducted a nationwide survey on the most commonly encountered pests within homes. Pest control professionals in all US states were asked...
Everything Residents Need To Know About The Two-Spotted Spider Mite That Infests And Damages Houseplants
Tetranychus urticae, or the “two spotted-spider mite,” as it is more commonly known, is the most common spider mite found in potted house plants. This species is probably native to Europe, and it is most abundant in the northern half of the US, but they can also be...
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