While bed bugs and ticks and many among the main blood-sucking insects including fleas, mites, and ticks some certain characteristics set the two apart Bedbugs, which can be found in beds or furniture, feed on humans to obtain blood meals. For bed bugs, two species feed on humans: (Cimex lectularius), which are prevalent in most …
Ticks are vile pests. Unlike most other bugs, these ones feed solely on blood. They latch onto their victims and gorge themselves on blood. What’s even worse than their eating habits is their potential to carry disease. Some tick species that spread Lyme disease when they bite. Lyme disease is a particularly dangerous illness with …
There are stark differences between hornet nests and wasp nests. The wasp nest can take on many different forms and can be built from varying materials such as mud, dirt, and paper-like materials such as with the paper wasp. These nests can also take on different kinds of shapes very different from what many think …
Having flies around the house is both irritating and unhygienic. Both of these flies emerge in the summer and become a problem when they move indoors. Like other pests, they seek refuge in human homes when the weather gets cold. This prolongs their lifespan and the insect season beyond what is natural. Understanding the differences …
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Cluster flies, most commonly referred to as attic flies or grass flies are characterized by their big bodies and can be recognized by their distinct lines that run across their bodies. They are solely parasitic on earthworms which they breed in and eat. They have overlapping wings, and big red eyes, and an abdomen covered …
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Fleas are parasitic insects that thrive on blood which is also called a blood meal. People can also wake up to bites from random fleas and might even mistake them for mosquito bites. Things will turn out worse when this happens frequently. So what happens and what to do with a flea infestation? Fleas infestations …
Mice are very small, agile creatures. While it may seem like they appear out of nowhere, mice climb, chew, and squeeze their way into our homes. It doesn’t take much to let a mouse in. If you have started noticing some mouse activity in your home, don’t worry. You can block off their entry points …
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Cluster flies are not necessarily attracted to your house but because it coincides with their flight path, they might more than likely end up in your attic. Cluster flies or attic flies as they are also known as with cluster around the window most often. These flies can be distinguished by their black bodies and …
The social wasp constructs its nest from many diverse kinds of material such as mud, plants, and inside wood made from their secretion. Many materials are collected and built in a honeycomb pattern and are often strengthened by an extra protective layer. The locations differ based on what kind of wasp species you are dealing …
Ticks are like the arch enemies of people who love the outdoors. A lot of warnings go around about the dangers of ticks and prevention of getting them in your home. While it is difficult to get rid of ticks there are some ways to prevent them with simple steps. It does require some effort. …
