Category: Household Insects
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Three Things You Didn’t Know About Stink Bugs
When it comes to stink bugs, you probably know what they look like and not much else. Here are some more stink bug fun facts: They are in Demand! While there is no shortage of stink bugs in the wild, the University of Maryland lost their entire colony to a strange virus. The Department of…
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Fire Ants Love to Build!
If you’ve watched a child build, you’ll see someone who is focused on what they’re doing, who might have a plan, but most certainly loves to build. Fire ants are the same way. And if you’ve seen the place where an ant has built, you’ll see the work that goes into their creation. An article put…
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Can Cockroaches Cause Eye Problems?
Cockroaches have been known to transmit salmonella, E. coli and other harmful germs to humans. Their presence increases the risk of asthma in children, too. And now a recent study has shown that these pests might also be responsible for raising the risk of glaucoma, a common eye condition in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading…
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The Lowdown on Stink Bugs – What to Expect This Season
Stink bugs. Even their name makes us cringe. The tiny bugs that look like a mini armored tank are leaving their winter dwellings as temperatures heat up. Currently, they are the target of intensive research at the University of Maryland and are on the “wanted” list to find out the best way to control the…
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What Do Ants Say to Each Other When They Communicate?
Ever noticed a single-file line of ants who all know exactly where they are going? Their sense of direction comes from a trail of pheromones left behind. However, in recent years scientists have discovered that ants also communicate through sound. How ants “talk” The rear part of an ant, the abdomen, has a small spike on…