Insects or Insecta are classified as invertebrates (the largest group within the arthropod phylum). Globally there are more than 5.5 million insect species found. Among them, many can be destructive for humans and pets.
Here in this section, I will try to cover the most common insect species that can infest our homes. Also, the ways by which we can control them humanely.
One major reason dead ants attract live ants to the location is to investigate precisely what caused the death. Since live ants will always carry and bring the corpse to their hive, they will alert … Read more
When it rains heavily, the ant nests and colonies that lie underground get flooded in a matter of a few minutes. This disturbs the entire colony and forces them to go out and search for … Read more
If you do keep the firewood stacked outside the home or in a store, there are two insects and three types of beetles that you need to be concerned about. They may be present to … Read more
Kudzu bugs get their name from the plant they like to eat, “kudzu.” This plant is native to various locations in Asia but has turned up in the Southeastern United States as an invasive species. … Read more
Booklice (also known as Psocids, barklice, or bark flies) is a common nuisance throughout the USA and are especially prominent in places with a lot of humidity. There are about 30 species from the booklice … Read more
The boxelder bug gets its name from the boxelder tree, of which the insect is often found on or nearby. The bug itself ranges from eastern Canada down to the eastern US and across to … Read more
From the Acrididae family, the desert locust is a short-horned grasshopper that is mainly found from South Asia west to Arabia and finally Africa. The invasion area of the desert locust is known to cover … Read more
The firebrat is a small insect that is distinguished by its three slender, hair-like tails that extend from the back of its body. It also has a long pair of antennae at the front. Sometimes … Read more
A mold mite is not a single species but rather a several species that are arthropods, minor in nature, and feed on mold. Just like mold, they require a humid environment to survive as that … Read more
One of the most common pests found in gardens and greenhouses, thrips, are tiny insects that are no more than 1/25th of an inch in length. Their small size makes them hard to see. Combined … Read more