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Blister flies

BLISTER FLIES

Blister beetles are hypermetamorphic, can inflict a painful bite if threatened or provoked, Blister beetles are so-named because of their special chemical defense mechanism. The blood of blister beetles contain a terpene called cantharidin. When it comes in contact with human skin, cantharidin causes a superficial blistering, swelling and irritation. These beetles attract to light […]
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Honey bees

Honey Bees- Interesting Facts

1.A single bee can produce 1 tablespoon of honey in its lifetime. 2.Bees can fly up to 12 mph. 3.A Queen Bee will lay 800,000 eggs in her lifetime. 4.Bees are tidy and meticulous. 5.One ounce of honey would fuel a bee’s flight around world. 6.A pound honey is made by visiting 2million flowers. 7.The […]
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Crane lies

CRANE FLIES

Crane flies are mostly a nuisance. Mature crane flies often annoy residents when they fly into homes and bump against the walls or ceilings. These flies invade home most likely looking for food or areas to lay their eggs. Although they look like giant mosquitoes. Wet springs are associated with a high emergence and large […]
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Termites

Termites – Aggregation Pheromones

Termites secrete a wide variety of different pheromones. The pheromones are secreted from glands located on their chests. Different pheromones communicate a wide variety of information to other caste members. workers release an aggregation pheromone at their nesting site, and that this pheromone induces rapid and long-lasting aggregation of workers. The pheromone is a mixture […]
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Midges

BITING MIDGES

Biting midges are small, barely-visible, blood-sucking flies can be a nuisance to those who spend time outdoors. They will readily bite humans, the bites are irritating, painful, and can cause long-lasting painful lesions for some people. They breed in salt and fresh water habitats. Biting midges are a known transmitter of Mansonella ozzaqrdi, a human […]
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Fungus-gnats

Fungus gnats

Fungus gnats are small black flies features dangling legs and long bodies that make them appear similar to a small mosquito, Flies infest soil, potting mix, other container media, and other sources of organic decomposition. Their larvae primarily feed on fungi and organic matter in soil, but also chew roots and can be a problem […]
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Indian Ornamental Spider

Poecilotheria regalis

Indian ornamental tree spider, is one of the most popular arboreal tarantulas for amateur collectors. P.regalis parallels that of many arboreal spiders. In the wild individuals live in holes in tall trees where they make asymmetric funnel webs. Their primary prey consists of various flying insects, which they seize in flight and paralyze. The venom […]
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CRICKET

CRICKETS-THE CHIRPING PEST

Crickets are pests for a variety of reasons. They sometimes find their way into homes, becoming a nuisance between their loud chirping and tendency to attack clothing and other fabrics throughout the house. Male crickets produce musical chirping sounds by rubbing a scraper located on one forewing along a row of about 50 to 250 […]
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Rat

The Rattus

Interesting Facts About Rattus 1.More than 51 species of rats that have been discovered 2.A rat can fall as far as 50 feet without being injured. Rats can jump 2 feet in the air from standing position 3.The tooth enamel of rats is said to be stronger than steel. 4.Rats have been known to restart […]
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Flying ants

WINGED ANTS

Flying ants are alates, mostly the matured Queens and males of ant, An ant colony can only expand so much. At some points a new queen will need to strive out on her own to begin a new colony, growing wings and flying enables to do this. They are most commonly found nesting in wet, […]
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