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 […]
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 […]
The Insect Pests That Are Close Relatives To Bed Bugs, And How They Invade Homes
Insects belonging to the Cimicidae family possess mouthparts that are designed for puncturing skin, allowing them to collect their needed blood-meals from animals, and in some cases, humans. The most well known insect species in this family, Cimex lectularius, or “bed bugs,” as they are more commonly known, are tremendously common insect pests within homes […]
How To Prevent Bugs From Invading Uninhabited Homes In Large Numbers While Away For The Winter Season Or While On Vacation
How To Prevent Bugs From Invading Uninhabited Homes In Large Numbers While Away For The Winter Season Or While On Vacation Residents often leave their home uninhabited for a period of time in order to take a vacation, or to enjoy the winter season in a tropical paradise. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for residents […]
The Insect Pests That Feed On Yard Plants And Potted Porch Plants
The Insect Pests That Feed On Yard Plants And Potted Porch Plants Often Congregate In Large Numbers Within Upstate New York Homes Numerous plant-feeding insect species inhabit residential yards, the most common of which include Asiatic oak weevils, strawberry root weevils, black vine weevils and several other beetle species. All of these insect pest species […]
Asian Lady Beetles
The group of similar looking beetle species that belong to the Coccinellidae family are commonly known as “ladybugs,” and while many people are under the impression that all ladybugs found throughout the US are one and the same species, there actually exists more than 6,000 ladybug species worldwide, including 150 in the United States. Native […]
