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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 Insect Species Can Be Accurately Called A ‘Water Bug,’ And Is This Species A Common Indoor Pest?
Many people have heard of the insect pests known as “water bugs,” but there exists much confusion about which insect species are true water bugs. In many parts of the US, the term water bug is commonly used to refer to several different cockroach pest species,...
Are All Cockroach Pest Species Non-Native In The US? Which Cockroach Pests Species Arrived In America First?
Cockroaches are among the oldest living organisms on the planet, as experts state that these insects existed long before the dinosaurs made their appearance on earth. Researchers estimate that cockroaches emerged around 350 million years ago, and recent genetic...
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...
Do All Ant Species Start New Colonies By Swarming? Are There Any Ant Pests In The Northeast That Do Not Swarm?
Just like termites, honey bees and many wasp species, ants are social insects that live in colonies. The number of individual ants living within a colony differs depending on species, as some species live in colonies containing several hundred ants, while other...
How To Prevent Sewer-Dwelling Cockroaches From Entering Your Home Through Indoor Drains
While the German cockroach is certainly the most difficult roach pest species to eradicate from homes and buildings, they are not necessarily the most revolting roaches in your neighborhood, as the much larger American cockroach species prefers to dwell in...
How To Know If The Roaches Found In Your Home Are Serious Pests Or Merely Incidental Invaders
Around 70 cockroach species have been documented within the US, but only a small number of these species are considered indoor pests. In Massachusetts, the German, American, Oriental and brown-banded cockroach species are the most commonly encountered roach pests...
Bat Bugs Are Frequently Mistaken For Bed Bugs Within Infested Houses
Today, Cimex lectularius, or “bed bugs,” as they are more commonly known, are one of the most prevalent indoor insect pests in the world. However, less than 40 years ago, their close relative, Cimex pilosellus, was the most common bloodsucking Cimex pest species...
The Four Cockroach Management Strategies For Homeowners
Cockroaches are a major nuisance pest and are well adapted to living near and with humans. Their legendary hardiness can make them one of the most difficult house pests to control, in addition to the specialized knowledge and time it can involve. Cockroaches are a...