by Pest Control | Nov 4, 2021 | Pest Control
How Long Do Flies Live? Flies live up to 30 days, typically between 15-25. Flies are generally extremely hardy, very adaptable and reproduce rapidly. This last factor means that if the conditions become unfavourable for any reason (for example, sudden fall in...
by Pest Control | Nov 4, 2021 | Pest Control
In simple terms, red or sepia eye color in fruit flies comes from the parents. Brown and sepia eye color in drosophila is determined by a gene called ‘eye color’. One allele of this gene, the B allele, codes for brown pigment. The b allele codes for no...
by Pest Control | Nov 3, 2021 | Pest Control
This is a very interesting question that we’ve done some research on. After extensive research, we’ve come to the conclusion that yes, rollie pollies do survive off of water. But do they drink it? No. If you put out a bowl of water for a rollie pollie, it...
by Pest Control | Nov 3, 2021 | Pest Control
If you are getting earwigs in your sandbox then that could be a sign that there is a nest in the actual sand itself. Rake the sand and clean it, or replace the sand. You do not want there to be insects in the sand because it would affect the kids that play in the...
by Pest Control | Nov 3, 2021 | Pest Control
How to make a homemade earwig trap. There are many different ways that you can try to block earwigs from entering your house, such as caulk and weather strip. While this will work temporarily, it’s not the most effective way of keeping them out forever. One of...
by Pest Control | Nov 3, 2021 | Pest Control
What you are likely looking at is an earwig that has its wings extended. There is not many other types of bugs besides an earwig that looks like an earwig. The earwig is a type of insect that looks like it has pincers. What earwigs do not actually have pincers, but...
by Pest Control | Oct 27, 2021 | Pest Control
Snake Predators Known For Their Calls In the snake predators known for their calls, a snake might seem like a very unlikely predator. It may even be completely harmless to humans in most cases. However, there are snake predators that have been recorded making calls in...
by Pest Control | Oct 27, 2021 | Pest Control
Does an Indian Mongoose Control Rats? The Indian Mongoose is used in certain island areas to control rats. Yes, it is possible to use an Indian mongoose to control rats. Is it possible to do it at your house? Probably not. An Indian mongoose is a small mammal which...
by Pest Control | Oct 27, 2021 | Pest Control
Can You Use Tobacco Dust For Pests In Garden Yes you can use tobacco dust to get rid of pests and prevent pests in your garden. Tobacco dust is also a common fertilizer due to the nitrogen content in the tobacco. Make sure that you are keeping track of the nitrogen...
by Pest Control | Oct 27, 2021 | Pest Control
Do House Centipedes Jump? After extensive research, we concluded that yes house centipedes do jump. Centipedes can run fast or move slowly. They can be found in many places all over the world, including basements and bathrooms at home. House centipedes can jump if...
