Category: Household Insects
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Five Fun Facts About Silverfish
Never heard of silverfish? Also known as bristletails or firebrats, these extraordinary insects have lots of interesting features: They’re prehistoric. One of the oldest insects in the world, silverfish have inhabited the planet for over 400 million years – that’s 100 million years before dinosaurs even existed! They live a very long life. If you’re…
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Why Do it Your Self Doesn’t Always Work With Ants
Have you been spotting ants in your home often enough to make you uneasy? These tiny, seemingly harmless insects don’t appear to be much of a match against humans. However, you should proceed with caution. Do-it-yourself extermination methods can backfire and actually make the problem worse. Out in nature, ants are an important part of…
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From The Depths Creepy Crawling Silverfish
Silverfish may sound like an exotic seafood used for sushi, but the truth isn’t nearly as glamorous. These pests can turn up as unwelcome guests in your home and become a major nuisance. Learn the tell-tale signs of an infestation and how to protect your household. While these insects are definitely based on land, not…
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Five Fun Facts About Clover Mites
As tiny as the period at the end of this sentence, clover mites are not insects, but arachnids, like spiders. Bright red and oval in shape, clover mites are herbivores. These mites suck the sap from plants and will feed on all kinds of plants but prefer grass, particularly lush Monmouth County, New Jersey lawns!…