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/
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February 21st, 2012True or False
February 16th, 2012True 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.
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February 14th, 2012Termites 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/
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February 9th, 2012What 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
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February 7th, 2012What 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/
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February 2nd, 2012In 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.
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January 31st, 2012A female house mouse can give birth up to a dozen babies every three weeks. Imagine having as many as 150 babies a year!
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January 26th, 2012The abdominal area for the firefly beetle glow a bright yellow-green color. The firefly can control this glowing effect. Source: http://www.pestworld.org/
Early Arrival of Winter Weather Drives Rodents Indoors
January 3rd, 2012The National Pest Management Association offers tips for keeping rodents outdoors Across the country, chilly temperatures and early snowstorms are forcing more than just people indoors. Rodents including mice, rats and squirrels are seeking food, water and shelter in homes. Unfortunately, more bad weather could be on the way as the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting … Continue Reading
House Mice
January 3rd, 2012Mus domesticus Color: Light Brown to Black Legs: 4 Shape: Round Size: 2″ Antennae: False Region: Found thoughout the U.S. The house mouse is the most common rodent pest in most parts of the world. It can breed rapidly and adapt quickly to changing conditions. Habits House mice can breed throughout the year and … Continue Reading
