Contrary to popular belief that houseflies “die off” or hibernate when the weather cools down, the common housefly doesn’t actually die for the season. In fact, they go into a state of diapause, which means a state of reduced metabolic activity when environmental conditions are unfavorable. They take up residence in cracks and crevices where…
Is there a good reason that so many people are fearful of spiders? Some of the reasons why people are fearful of spiders can be because of the movie industry has made some scary pictures. They use them as a villain or the antagonist in the plot. Spiders also are thought to be aggressive and…
Outdoor conditions dictate that most insects, arachnids and other winged and multi-limbed horrors enter a hibernating or inactive state. Being cold blooded insect activity is much curtailed during the colder months. Collectively these pests utilize various means to endure winter weather. Overwintering larvae, these bugs pass the winter in an immature larvae state. The burrow…
When you are dealing with pests, it can be a real annoyance to you and your family. There are some pests that will come out in your home while you are up in the daylight. Flies are a pest that actually land on you and your belongings as well as bees and wasps. These pests…
Flour Beetles There are two very common flour beetles, the confused flour beetle and the red flour beetle. These beetles are very small, measuring 3 to 4 mm for adults. flour beetles make pests of themselves in flour and cereal products they are common in homes and grocery stores- infestations can occur in mills and…
