Do Flies Bite? When you are outdoors and you get a bite, you may be wondering what type of bite it is. There are normally several different types of insects buzzing around you that you don’t see and some that you do. Many times, it’s a fly that bites you if you are outside during […]
What is a fly's life cycle? If you have noticed flies around your home or property at a particular time of the year, and you keep swatting them but you still have just as many, you may be wondering what the fly’s life cycle is so you know how to best handle a swarm of
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Where will a fly lay its eggs? Flies are so annoying when they choose your home or property to set up residence. They are most active during the warm parts of the year, late spring, throughout the summer, and early fall. Flies have a quick reproduction cycle because they normally don’t live long. Not only
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Why are flies attracted to my property? Flies like the warm weather so it’s common to see them flying around during the latter part of spring, throughout the summer, and the early part of fall. They fly around during this time because that is when smells tend to become more powerful. If you have noticed
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About Earwigs Overview Earwigs belong to the phylum antropoda and the class insecta. Although they fall under the smaller insect order, there are about 2,000 species of earwigs, and these 2,000 species fall under 12 families. The earwig is a unique insect, with a pair of pincer-like appendages called cerci on their abdomen and membranous
About Centipedes Overview The centipede's name comes from two Latin words, the new Latin word centi that translates to 'hundred' and the Latin word pedis, which means foot. The centipede belongs to the phylum arthropoda and the class chilopoda. Although they belong to the same phylum as insects, centipedes are not insects. Centipedes fall under
Biting flies are a persistent menace in all their forms. Those not used to them may be surprised at the sheer variety of flies that bite. These flies, like mosquitoes, obtain the protein needed to lay eggs by obtaining the flesh and blood of other animals. So not only are they buzzing around annoyingly, but
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Fly species are incredibly numerous and varied. They can be found across the globe in various environments. In general, fly species go about their lives, which may or may not be considered annoying by people. If nothing else, that buzzing sound is pretty aggravating. Some flies are more annoying than others. Some flies are not
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Sand, it’s everywhere. So are flies. Flies are one of those insects that can exist almost anywhere as long as they have food and a place to pupate when the weather turns rough. Thanks to their short life spans, flies of all sorts can pose a problem just about anywhere on the globe. Just like
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There is an almost mind-boggling number of fly species out there. Most people have seen them even if they have a hard time telling them all apart. Various fly species have differences, though, and knowing those differences is important because some flies are more dangerous than others. While some are a nuisance, others can be
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