Kudzu beetles are a type of bug and are often referred to as true bugs because they possess semi-membranous wings and piercing-sucking mouthparts. Many people confuse them with conventional beetles, but they can be differentiated from them due to their beaklike sucking mouthparts, while conventional beetles have chewing mouthparts. They are also called as lablab bugs, globular stink… Read More »
Mediterranean flour moth is a common pest found inside food containers, grain bins, and many food storages, transportations, processing, and distribution areas. They feed on grains and also contaminate it. They have pale grey bodies and grey striped forewings while the lateral wings are off-white in color. They are considered as enemies to food industries and different food… Read More »
In terminating roaches, gel baits play a vital role as the active ingredients in them kill the cockroaches instantly. Among these gel baits, “Advion roach gel bait” is considered as one of the renowned and best gel baits. The active ingredient in this efficient pesticide kills a large population of roaches in a short span of time. So, if… Read More »
As compared to other pests’ species, the boxelder bugs live with a concise life span, which mayextend to approximately one year.The nymphs come out from eggs within fourteen days. The wingless nymphs have to pass through various phases of molts, to go into shape of adult bugsas compared to nymph, only adult bugs are found to survive in… Read More »
Sawtooth Grain Beetles scientifically known as “Oryzaephilus Surinamensis” are the beetles that are often confused with the Merchant Grain Beetles. These pests vary in size from 2.5mm to 3mm. Their body is flat and is packed with short antennas and six tiny projections, precisely behind the head. Their lifecycle is a sum of four stages, starting from the… Read More »
The Cherry Fruitfly affects cherries and other soft-bodied fruits such as California berries. Numerous gardeners have complained that small little white worms are found in cherries right at the time of the harvest. These worms are the maggots of a fruit fly that has been a parasite in Japan for decades but somehow has come to the United… Read More »
PholcusPhalangioides spiders are also known as “daddy longlegs” due to their extremely long legs and small body, only 7-10mm in length, making them look much larger than they are. The color of the spider ranges from pale yellow to light brown and grey. It possesses eight legs like all other species of spiders. Pholcusphalangioides prefer dark and damp… Read More »
Many pet parents have this question for their pets. The stink or shield beetle is an insect belonging to the Pentatomoidea family that produces an unpleasant odor to keep its prey away. If you touch it, you will find this foul smell due to the release of aldehydes (the chemical responsible for foul odor and some irritation). These… Read More »
