Gypsy Moth: 3 Basic Facts and 7 Methods to Get Rid of them

Gypsy moth on branch

It is about the time when a disease attacked the traditional silk moth in North America in the 1860’s. The cotton industry was sinking. With the intention of developing the silk industry, a person named E. Leopold Trouvelot brought various species of moths for experiments from France and kept them in his home under protected conditions. The species also included gypsy moth’s eggs. The number of gypsy moth caterpillar increased tremendously when some of them escaped and spread through the wing. They became so common in Medford Massachusetts that trees used to be all covered with them. They created a real trouble for the villagers by making the plants and trees almost disappeared. By 1941, it had become common in the north-eastern United States. Gypsy moths have now spread to other parts of the United States and even in Europe.

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Indian Meal Moths: Damages and How to Trap Them

Indian meal moths lying on flour
Indian meal moth with nuts
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The Indian meal moth is one of the common pests that are usually present in the stored products. There are unlimited infestations of Indian meal moths, but the common one is pantries. These pests can easily get into the grocery stores, grain storage spaces, plants of food processing and other various places where food is present.

In biology term, an Indian meal moth also known as Plodia interpunct Pella. It is from the family of moth which is called Pyralidae. There are many alternate names given to these moths. Many people know these moths as weevil moth, grain moth, pantry moth and flour moth. These moths are grain feeding pests that are present over the world.

The adult Indianmeal moths are 8–10 mm long in length yet with 16–20mm wingspans. Their outer halves of fore wings are of copper, bronze and dark gray in the shade. However, their upper half is of grayish yellow color with a band of dark color at the intersecting point. These larvae of these moths are in the shade of off-white but with brown heads. There are total 7-9 larval instars. When these larvae get mature, they come into 12 mm of length. They have total five pairs of properly developed prologs which help them to move easily from distant places.

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Dust Mites: 4 Interesting Facts & How to Get Rid of Them

Medical 3d illustration - typical dust mite.

Dust mites are the types of mites commonly found in the dust of our houses that can be a cause of various types of allergic reactions. Mites, in biological terms, are referred to as small creatures or animals that act as a catalyst in the allergy formation. In biological terms many different definitions have been proposed for the dust mites.

Dust mites identification

1. Appearance and size

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Green Stink Bug: Interesting Facts, Damage & How to Get Rid of Them

Green stink bug isolated on the white.

Green stink bug description

Also known as the name green soldier bug, this tiny creature has the zoological name Chinavia hilarious. It belongs to the family called Pentatomide. The green stink bug is found in the shades of green and yellow. The most common tints and hues found in this species include that of the bright green. This body color is accentuated by the addition of the small edges of red, yellow and orange. The body looks like a soldier’s shield. It is little stretched oval like structure that makes it look unique and different from many other species. The overall length of the body measures between 13 and 18 mm. The body also has three unique shaped antennal segments that make it easy to differentiate between the green bug and the other species falling under Nezara viridula. Unlike the pronotal margin in Acrosternum pennysylvancium, the green bug has a comparatively straight one. Beneath the thorax, just halfway to the metapleuron edge there are stink glands in the adults and the nymphs. A certain secretion with terrible smell is released from these glands. This liquid is of high industrial worth after it is dried. This dried form is used to overcome the smell of the acids.

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Do Silverfish Bite Humans? What Are the Damages They Cause?

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Do silverfish bite humans?

Silverfish has a creepy appearance which resembles the venomous centipedes. They are considered the most cursed insects after Cockroaches. Silverfish has alternative names as well which include Paramites, Fish moths, Lepisma saccharina and carpet sharks. Silverfish is a type of wingless insect; they are carrot-shaped with small bodies covered with gray scales and silver overall color. They have a fast, fish-like movement and possess tail with three pongs. They have antennas in a tone which protrude out. Silverfish is considered as cosmopolitan insect found on all the continents except Antarctica.

Silverfish are neither the carrier of diseases nor do they bite humans. Silverfish when disturbed flies towards safety areas. They can cover short distances quickly. It has an ability to hide within crevices or cracks which are inaccessible by humans. They escape at night time and disappear at day time. They create their nests near the food resources.

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June Bug: General Facts and Commercial Repellants to Get Rid of them

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June bug is a large genus that comprises of about 300 species. These bugs are also known as May beetle and June beetle. They are herbivores and classified under a sub-family known as Melolonthinae. According to the biological classification system, it falls under the family Scarabaeidae, and order Coleoptera. They are reddish brown in color. They belong to the countries of the Northern Hemisphere. Mostly seen in the spring half that is close to summers and therefore is hot. You can find these bugs in places that have sufficient light.

What’s about the Name

The June bugs are known as the June bugs or June beetles due to the times in which they emerge. These bugs commonly appear in the month of June. Therefore they are named after the month of their appearance.

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Moth: Basic Information Plus 10 Amazing Facts

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Moths, quite similar in look and biology to a butterfly, share the same order with them. Both belong to Lepidoptera family. Though both are different species yet they have a lot of things in common. There are about 200,000 species of moths all across the globe. Moths are categorized in two types—macro moths (bigger in size), and micro moths (the smaller ones).  Let’s read on to get more info about these nocturnal pests (mostly).

Basic information about moths

1. Appearance and size of moths

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Stag Beetle: General Facts and How to Control Them

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The lesser beetle is relatively smaller in size than other beetles. It also has large jaws and broader head. The male stag beetle can be distinguished from its smaller mandibles and the antennae which look unique than other insects. The female stag beetle can be identified by the full black color wings it has on its body. The mandibles which are present on stag beetle are much shorter on the female than on males. The base of their legs is orange and yellow in color. This ferocious looking beetle has very smooth and glossy exoskeleton which is mostly brown in color. The length of stag beetle is about 10mm long in length. They also have huge antlers.

Habitat and Distribution

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How to Rid Ticks on Dogs (4 Best-Selling Repellents)

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A tick is a small parasite that attaches itself on your dog’s skin causing irritability and health problems to them. They usually get to the skin through stray dogs while they interact with a spot where female ticks are laying eggs. The ticks’ eggs once hatched lay around on the ground until they find a …

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How to Get Rid of Ticks Indoors (and Outdoors)

Tick bite on woman's neck

The little tiny species, Ticks, are biologically known as Arachnida. It is one of the classified species of spiders. These tiny creatures are dependent on sucking blood. There are around 800 species that live throughout the globe. These are known for spreading the human diseases or illnesses. There is only one difference amongst the two categories. Hard ticks have a Scutum or a hard plate on them whereas soft ticks do not have. Ticks are usually eight- legged nymph creature that distinguishes it from other pests and insects. Ticks do not jump, fly or drop. There are many types, mostly used names for several ticks (for example, brown dog tick, deer tick, and African tick)

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