Why Do Norway Rats Carry Numerous Disease Pathogens, And How Do They Transmit These Pathogens To Humans?
Rattus norvegicus, or the “Norway rat,” is the most frequently encountered rat pest in all states within the contiguous US, and with the exception of house mice (Mus musculus), Norway rats are the most commonly managed rodent pests on both residential and commercial properties nationwide. The Norway rat outcompetes the equally repellent and filthy roof […]
Which Insect Pests Of Homes And Buildings Are Most Closely Related To Bed Bugs, And Are Any Of These Relatives Also Indoor Bloodsucking Pests?
The organisms commonly referred to as “bugs” often include spiders, flies, daddy-long legs, and centipedes, just to name a few, but any creature that is commonly regarded as a “creepy-crawly” is almost certainly an arthropod of some species or another. Over one million species representing 80 percent of all currently living lifeforms on earth belong […]
Many Indoor Pests Known As True Bugs Stink Up Homes During The Late Summer Season
The occasional insect house pest that is frequently referred to as the “western conifer seed bug” (Leptoglossus occidentalis) belongs to the family Coreidae in the order Hemiptera. Experts estimate that somewhere between 50,000 and 80,000 insect species worldwide are Hemiptera species, or “true bugs,” as they are more commonly known. The term “bug” is widely […]
How To Identify The Source Of Attic Moisture That Attracts Insect Pests, And Which Pests Frequently Infest Attics
Most of the world’s insects can be found in wet and humid tropical regions, and the minority of insect species that inhabit temperate areas are also highly dependent on moisture to survive. Exposure to dry air will kill most insect species because insects have a thin cuticle that allows their internal fluids to readily evaporate […]
Why The Tiny Fungus Beetle Pests Commonly Found Infesting Homes Can Be Difficult To Detect And Eliminate
The term “fungus beetle” is a common name given to a group of closely related beetle pest species that are known to invade homes in large numbers in order to feed on mold, mildew, and occasionally, stored food products. Fungus beetle pests are also commonly referred to as “minute brown scavenger beetles,” but this term […]
The Norway Rat And The House Mouse Are The Two Most Successful Mammalian Species On Earth
The primary rodent pests that live in close association with humans in New York State are Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) and house mice (Mus musculus). Norway rats and house mice are found in all human settings, including cities, suburban areas, and rural farmland. Rats and mice will eat anything that humans or animals eat, and […]
What Do Cockroach And Fly Species Eat After They Establish A Reproductive Population Within Homes?
Many insect pests in New York state are known for invading homes in order to locate easily accessible food sources. Insect pests like ants, cockroaches, wasps, flies, and certain beetle and moth species are the most common food-seeking insect pests of homes. Adult female flies can become a nuisance when they congregate on outdoor sources […]
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When Cricket Infestations Become Extensive
Crickets, cicadas, grasshoppers, locusts, and katydids are well known for producing sounds that are audible to humans over large areas during the warmer months. Most species belonging to these insect groups see males use specialized organs to produce their sounds, or “mating songs,” to be more precise. With the exception of several cricket species, insects […]
Will Insect Pests Of Firewood Infest Structural Wood And Finished Wood Items Indoors?
Many homeowners in upstate New York have a fireplace in their home that they enjoy using during the colder months, and installing wood-burning stoves for indoor heating has become popular in recent years in the northern US. Homeowners generally store firewood in sheds, garages or beneath tarps against the exterior walls of homes. Most homeowners […]
