Houseflies (scientific name Musca Domestica) are a common pest that can be found almost anywhere. Houseflies are easily recognized by their dull grey/black thorax which has 4 stripes, one pair of wings and bulging red eyes. Houseflies thrive in environments that contain wet, decaying, fermenting food, garbage, animal waste products etc. Female houseflies lay one …
The most communal of the rodent family is the House Mouse, scientific name Mus musculus –Linnaeus. House mice gained their names simply from the fact that they are commonly found in homes or anywhere that is in close proximity to where humans frequent. House mouse can be identified by their grey color and are small, …
American cockroaches (scientific name Periplaneta Americana – Linnaeus) are easily recognizable; they are usually 1-3/8 to 2-1/8 inches in length. Cockroaches have a reddish brown color and have fully developed wings that span their abdomen. Cockroaches reproduce in dark places, mostly hard to reach or see without proper inspection. Female cockroaches lay eggs in capsules; …
Carpenter Bees are from the Xylocopinae family; they are relatives of the bumblebee but their abdomen is black, shiny and hairless. Carpenter bees are fairly large measuring ½ inch to 1 inch in size. They do not nest in colonies like their bumblebee counterpart. Carpenter bees weather the winter alone and for those that survive …
Scientifically known as Cimex lectularius Linnaeus, bed bugs gained their notoriety from being constantly found in beds whether in personal homes, hotel, shelters etc. Due to an increase in persons traveling and being constantly on the move; bed bugs have also adapted and are traveling wherever you go. Bed bugs can easily hide in various …