The scientists have discovered around 4500 different cockroach species in the world. Palmetto bug is a term used for categorizing several cockroach species especially in Southern USA, Florida. The scientists associate these bugs with Eurycotis Floridiana, P. Australasia, Periplaneta fuliginosa, P. Americana, Blaberus Craniifer and P. Brunnea cockroach species. Croton bug, southern cockroach, flying cockroach, flying water bug or water bug are also the terms used for describing the palmetto bugs. … [Read more...]
What Do Dragonflies Eat? and Other Facts of Dragonflies
Dragonflies are insects that evolved around 300 million years ago. There are around 5000 species of dragonflies which belongs to Odonata order i.e.toothed one. These dragonflies live in the temperate zones. They stay mostly near water such as canals, lakes, ponds, rivers, swamps, and streams. Each dragonfly stays alive for six to seven months. Dragonflies are large creatures which have eyes near their head. They have wings i.e. forewings along with the hind wings. The wings spread out when the … [Read more...]
Where Do Lice Come From? Bugs that Look like Lice
Lice are the contagious parasites that are harmless. Pediculus humanus capitis or lice are microscopic insects that reside within your hair. The head lice feed on other living bodies in order to survive. They feed on human blood from the scalp to survive. The head lice are neither airborne nor do they fly. They cannot live in water and only survive by clinging on the hair strands. But where do lice come from? What are cat lice? What’s the difference between flea vs lice? Which bugs look like … [Read more...]
Earwig Infestation – How to Get Rid of Earwig?
Earwigs are creepy insects that you must have heard of. It links them with urban myths. You find earwigs in almost all areas but they mostly inhabit the southern areas. Earwigs are fast movers, they hide during the day and creep out at night. So, what are earwigs, where do you find earwigs in the house, what are the signs of earwig infestation and how to get rid of them? WHAT ARE EARWIGS? Earwigs belong to the order Dermaptera. They are the ancient bugs who have been on Earth since 208 million … [Read more...]
Do Moths Bite? – How to Get Rid of Moths
Do Moths Bite? A lot of people from different sides of the world are looking for the answer to this question. So, if you are one of these people then you are just in the right place because I am just going to discuss the answer to the question in details on basis of different researches. At the start of this article, I will discuss the introduction and Do Moths Bite or not. I will discuss Moths Infestation and Florida Moths in the middle of the article. In the end, I will discuss the Pantry … [Read more...]
Crickets Sounds – Why do Crickets Chirp?
There are different types of crickets sounds you can listen to your home. Most of the people are familiar with these sounds because the crickets can be found in every house almost. At the start of this article, I will discuss crickets sounds. In the middle, I will tell you the reasons: why do crickets chirp? A lot of people have confusion either crickets bite or not. So, I will also clarify this confusion. In the end, the camel cricket bite will be the last topic of today. If you are looking … [Read more...]