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Pests
Pest facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ........... love to hide and come out at night, you may not always see them. | Cockroach |
| Since they are never fully inactive, females can lay eggs 24/7. | Fleas |
| What could fleas indicate when found within your home? | A possible wildlife or rodent problem |
| In the winter, where do the queen paper wasps hide within the home? | within cracks and crevices. |
| Where can you find the nests for Honeybees? | Hives may be hanging in trees, inside tree hollows, behind bricks or siding of a building |
| Where do yellow jackets typically build their nests? | Underground |
| If scorpions are not insects, what are they? | Predatory arachnids. (They eat other insects) |
| How many eggs can a female carpenter bee have in a life time? | A female only lays between five and ten eggs in her lifetime. |
| How many eggs can a spider produce? | Most spiders produce 10 to 20 egg sacs in their lifetimes, each containing 150-300 eggs. |
| How long can cockroaches go with out food and water? | Cockroaches can go up to one month without food and up to two weeks without water. |
| Where do Cockroaches like to live? | Cockroaches prefer to live close to a reliable water source, such as faucets in a kitchen or bathroom. They are attracted to water and look for moist, humid and dark spaces. |
| How long is the lifespan of a mouse? | Mice generally have a lifespan of between 12 and 18 months. |
| How many babies can a mice have? | 1 mouse can have over 100 babies (pups) a year |
| Yes or no: Although unsightly in appearance, silverfish generally aren't dangerous to humans. | Yes |
| How many different species of earwig live in the US? | 22 |
| Can centipedes induce major allergic responses in persons who are hypersensitive to wasp and bee stings. | Yes |
| What type of climate do fleas prefer? | Dark, humid and warm areas. |
| What paper wasp characteristic sets it apart from the yellow jacket? | Their orange antenna and where their nests are located. |
| Termite infestations impact how many homes in the U.S. each year? | More than 600,000 |
| What are the environmental benefits of paper wasps? | They’re beneficial because they assist in pollination and they control pest insect populations by feeding them to their larvae. |
| Do subterranean termites live in colonies? | Yes, they live underground in colonies and are social insects |
| This pest typically nest by themselves and usually hide in woodpiles, brush, debris, rock crevices and tree bark. | Scorpions |
| Which stinging pest normally hibernates during the Winter? | Carpenter Bees |
| What are the two types of spiders ? | hunting spiders and web building spiders. |
| Do cockroaches bite? | The only reason a cockroach might bite a person is a long-term lack of nutrition |
| Why are rodents dangerous? | Diseases directly transmitted by rodents: Hantavirus, Plague, and Rat-bite Fever. |
| How do millipedes get their food source? | Decaying organic matter |
| How many eggs can crickets lay throughout their lifetime? | 100 eggs and sometimes 200 |
| How do you know if you have bed bugs? | Signs can include, bite symptoms, small brown spots, |
| Where do Subterranean Termites live? | Subterranean Termites typically nest underground or wood on ground |
| How would one identify a Drywood termite? | They’re two times the size of the subterranean soldier, they have red heads, beige bodies, and they can fly. |
| Where do mosquitoes breed? | Mosquitoes breed anywhere with standing, stagnant water. |
| Do ticks jump or fly? | No. They wait for hosts to come into their path and then gently climb aboard. May take up to three days to finish a blood meal, before detaching from the host. |
| Where do fleas prefer to live? | Fleas prefer to live in carpentry, upholstered furniture and bedding before latching onto a host to feed. |
| What should you look for when identifying Subterranean Termites? | You should look for mud tubes on the interior or exterior. |
| Where can cockroaches be found? | Cockroaches can be found in condensation in walls, around air ducts, plumbing leaks under sinks, water heater, basement. |
| What type of Termites are aggressive eaters, which can cause more serious damage more quickly. | Formosan Subterranean Termites. |
| What are Two of the most common types of rats? | the Norway rat and the roof rat. |
| What temperature must it be for Mosquitos to become active? | Active in temps above 50 degrees. |
| What is the lifespan of a cockroach ? | Cockroaches can live anywhere between a few months to a couple of years, depending on the species |
| What type of living space do ants thrive in ? | Areas where excess moisture has been or is evident is where they are commonly found |
| What is the tell-tale sign of Subterranean Termite activity ? | mud tubes on the interior or exterior, swarmers are often the first visible sign that termites are present |
| I am so small that it can be difficult to tell which species you're dealing with if you find me in your home. I also loveee sugary foods, bread, pet food, damp areas, and more. What am I ? | Ants |
| I can live anywhere between a few months to a couple of years, depending on the species and also make special buzzing or chirping noises. Do you know what I am ? | Cockroach |
| How many eggs can a hard female tick lay? | 1,500-5,000 eggs in small egg masses |
| Can Centipedes be dangerous? | Centipedes are venomous and carnivorous creatures. All centipedes employ venom to kill their prey. |
| True or False? Rats need a large entry space to enter your home. | False. Mice can fit through an opening as small as one-quarter of an inch wide. That’s about the diameter of a dime. |
| Why are mud tubes important to subterranean termites ? | Mud tubes maintain the humid environment that the termites need and help protect them from predators. |
| What do male mosquitoes drink instead of blood and why ? | Male mosquitoes eat only nectar and fruit juices. Their bodies use the sugar from their food to produce energy for survival. |
| Why are bed bugs attracted to humans ? | Bed bugs are attracted to humans due to the carbon dioxide they exhale, along with other chemical cues released while we are sleeping. |
| What pest can fit through an opening as small as one-quarter of an inch wide (that’s about the diameter of a dime) and the female in your home can average between 25 and 60 offspring in a single year (also known as pups) | Mice |
| Do both male and female ants work within the colony? | No, all worker ants are female. They collect food, build nests and care for the larvae. Male ants, on the other hand, have one job - to mate with the queen ant and produce more offspring. The queen's role is to lay eggs to keep the colony thriving. |
| Why might mosquitos bite some more than others? | Certain scents produced by bacteria on the skin make some people more attractive to mosquitoes. Additionally, metabolic rate and even blood type can influence mosquito preferences. |
| How do ticks attach to their host? | They climb to the tips of grasses or shrubs and extend their front legs, waiting for a host to brush by. When a host passes, the tick grabs onto the host’s fur, clothing, or skin. |
| Does paper wasp sting? | They are most likely to sting when their nest is disturbed. They aren't aggressive when they're away from their nest. They also aren't likely to sting unless you step on them, trap them, or press them against your skin |
| Are honeybees helpful for the environment? | Bees have cultural and environmental importance as pollinators and producers of honey and medicinal products. The movement of pollen between plants is necessary for plants to fertilize and reproduce. |
| Where do Scorpions hide? | They often hide in cool, dark places during the day – such as beneath sand and rocks – and hunt by night |
| What is the number one preference for Carpenter Bees? | Untreated softwood |
| Why do spiders often show up in homes? | Spiders come into homes mainly in search of food and shelter because they are secondary pests. |
| Why are cockroaches more active at night? | Cockroaches are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night to search for food and water while avoiding predators. |
| How can I tell that rodents are living in my home? | You can tell if rodents are living in your home by noticing signs like droppings, chewed wires or furniture, foul odors or hearing scratching noises. |
| What do silverfish most likely eat? | books, wallpaper & clothing |
| Where would you most likely find earwigs? | under a pile of wet leaves, garden mulch, or grass clippings. |
| How many legs can centipedes have? | anywhere between 10-300 |
| How do Millipedes react to danger or feeling threatened? | Typically coil up until the threat has gone, sometimes they'll secrete a foul-smelling toxin. |
| Do all Crickets fly? | No. Some have wings for flying while others use their wings to chirp. |
| What do Bed Bug bites look like? | Small red welts in a line or cluster. (Very Itchy) |
| How long do drywood termites live? | A drywood termite colony includes a king and queen, who can live up to 10 years. |
| What is the most common way fleas are spread? | Most often spread by cats and dogs. |
| How do Subterranean termites protect themselves while foraging above ground? | They build mud tubes to travel above ground. |
| How many times do female cockroaches need to mate in order to produce offspring for the rest of their life? | Females mate once and stay pregnant for life, producing 30,000 offspring in a year. |
| : What attracts Subterranean Termites? | Moisture is the primary attractant, so areas with high humidity or water damage near wood are particularly susceptible. |
| How do Mosquitos see? | Mosquitoes have poor eyesight and rely more on detecting movement and heat sources than visual details. |
| How often do female cockroaches mate and stay pregnant? | Females mate once a year and stay pregnant for life. |
| Where can I obtain a tick on me from? | areas with tall grass, vegetation, and wilderness. Also from other people clothes and animals with fur ( dogs, cats, etc) |
| Where do centipedes like to hide/ live? | They hide in damp and dark places, like basements, bathrooms, and garages. Also humidity and may seek shelter indoors when the weather is cold. |
| What is a visible sign that you have a subterranean termite infestation? | Mud tubes around the foundation wall of your home. |
| Where do Sugar ants build their mounds? | They build their nests in mounds outdoors and enter homes through holes or cracks |
| What bug carries deadly diseases such as; West Nile and Zika Virus? | Mosquitos |
| Found in wooded, brush-filled areas, or in areas where there are tall grasses and weeds? | Ticks |
| How are rodents able to cause house fires? | Many house fires are caused by rodents, because they sometimes chew through electrical wires. |
| Where do crazy ants get their name from ? | Crazy ants get their name from their fast and erratic running behavior. |
| Which homes are most likely to have Centipedes? | Homes with basements or crawls spaces. |
| Name one disease that ticks carry? | Lyme disease |
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