Are Earwigs Harmful To Humans?
Are earwigs harmful to humans? Earwigs are a fairly well-known insect, from folk lore if not from actual experience. The earwig is the insect reputed in superstition to purposefully crawl into the ears of sleeping persons for the purpose of burrowing into the brain to lay eggs. Of course, there is no truth to these tales, though earwigs, like moths, beetles, cockroaches, ants, and flies may wander into our ear canals by accident.
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Are Millipedes Dangerous?
Are millipedes dangerous? Millipedes do not pose any danger to humans. However, when they feel threatened they can release a foul smelling fluid which should be washed off immediately to avoid possible skin irritation .
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Fire Ants In Tennessee?
Are there fire ants in Tennessee? Yes! And generally throughout the south.
Adult red imported fire ants are reddish to dark brown. Read More
Brown Dog Tick Most Widespread
BROWN DOG TICK. This pest is unique in that it can complete its entire life cycle indoors. As a result, it is more of a domestic pest (occurring in and around structures) than other tick species. Other ticks can be brought indoors, but they are not able to build populations and infest structures like the brown dog tick. Read More
Phorid Flies More Than A Nuisance
PHORID FLIES (Phoridae) are a family of small, hump-backed flies resembling fruit flies. Phorid flies can often be identified by their escape habit of running rapidly across a surface rather than taking to the wing. This behavior is a source of one of their alternate names, scuttle fly.
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Clover Mites – Pest Control
CLOVER MITES often become pests indoors after heavy rain, excessive heat or a change in the season, which stimulate massive numbers to enter buildings. To the naked eye, the mites appear as tiny moving dark spots crawling around walls, windows and doors. Crushing them to kill them leaves a reddish spot. Fortunately, the mites do not reproduce indoors and will die within a few days from dehydration.
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Odorous House Ants
ODOROUS HOUSE ANTS – As their name suggests, odorous house ants, when crushed, emit a smell of rotting coconuts. They tend to build nests both inside and outside. Common places to find odorous house ant nests are in wall crevices, near heaters, under carpets, and beneath floors.
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Carpenter Bees Pest Control
Carpenter bees are very active from early spring through summer around houses and other wooden structures. These insects bore one-half inch wide holes that appear to be perfectly round on exterior wooden surfaces of house siding, eaves, window trim, fascia boards, shingles, decks and outdoor furniture. For a successful carpenter bee pest-control strategy, several tactics must be employed.
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Paper Wasps – Pest Control
PAPER WASPS gather fibers from dead wood and plant stems, which they mix with saliva, and use to construct water-resistant nests made of gray or brown papery material. Some types are also called umbrella wasps, due to the distinctive design of their nests.
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Rodents Unwelcome Invaders
Where does all of our social isolating leave those urban-dwelling rodents who depend on our food garbage for sustenance? Secondarily, and perhaps even more worrying, where will those survivalists turn to when their need for food becomes dire?
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