A cockroach can hold its breath for 40 minutes. Source: http://www.pestworld.org/
Archive for February, 2012
Did You Know……..
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Of all the insects that jeopardize man’s health, mosquitoes rank first. Source: http://www.pestworld.org/
Question & Answer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
What pest is considered to be a delicious food in Asia? ANSWER: In Singapore, 2-inch long termite queens are considered a delicacy. They can be served live, dipped in alcohol or in rice wine. Source: http://www.pestworld.org/
True or False
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
True or false: A tick is more like an insect than a spider. ANSWER: False — ticks are more like spiders than insects. While most insects have three body regions, ticks only have one body region.
Did You Know…..
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Termites cause as much as $5 billion in damage each year. Formosan termites alone cause over $1 billion in damage every year. Source: http://www.pestworld.org/
Question & Answer
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
What pest can jump the highest compared to its body size? ANSWER: Fleas — these tiny insects can jump 150 times as high as their body length. They like to live on cats, dogs, humans and rodents. Jumping from animal to animal, these pests are attracted to their … Continue Reading
Question & Answer
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
What pest has fossils dating back to the dinosaurs? ANSWER: Cockroaches have fossils that date back 350 million years. These ancient insects walked on the earth long before humans. Dating back to the dinosaurs, cockroaches have six legs, wings and antennae. Source: http://www.pestworld.org/
Did You Know……
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
In Mexico you might find “pulgas vestidas”, or “dressed fleas” for sale. Fleas are dressed in tiny costumes and posed holding tiny loaves of bread, tools, or whatever.
