Lawn pests are insects, grubs, and invertebrates that damage grass through feeding, tunneling, or root destruction. These organisms cause $220 billion in agricultural damage annually worldwide. Common lawn pests include chinch bugs, grubs, billbugs, sod webworms, and cutworms that attack grass blades, roots, and crowns. What Defines Lawn Pest Species and Their Damage Patterns? Lawn…
Caterpillars are the larvae of various insects such as butterflies and moths. They are incredibly destructive to plants as they usually feed directly on the leaves. Some of them also attack the fruits. Therefore, it’s very important to get rid of caterpillars from your garden, especially if you have a vegetable patch. While there are…
When a mouse or rat dies, they decompose quickly, leading to a foul smell. The foul smell is mainly a combination of different gasses such as sulfur dioxide and methane. Even if you discard the dead mice, the pungent smell can linger on for days. Not only is the smell unpleasant, but it can also…
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Flying ants, also known as alates are adult ants that have reached sexual maturity. Not all ants in a colony will grow wings, but the ones that do generally fly out to create new colonies. Flying ants are typically seen during spring and summer since their swarming behavior is triggered by the weather. While they…
Potato bugs, also known as the Colorado potato beetles, are small rounded yellow beetles with black stripes on their body. Both the larvae and adult bugs feed on the leaves of potato plants, which can often cause massive damage to the plants. They often also attack tomato, eggplant, and pepper plants. If these bugs are…
Cucumber beetles are a group of colorful beetles that cause huge damage to various plants like beans, cucumber, asparagus, melon, etc. There are two main types of cucumber beetles – striped and spotted. Both types are very small in size, about 1/5th of an inch, but they can easily cause massive damage to a garden….
Silverfishes are small insects that are usually found inside the home in moist areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and attics. While silverfishes don’t bite people, they may create holes in household items like upholstery, carpets, clothes, and books. They can also leave behind fecal matter and dead skin causing excess dust and debris in your home….
Although bumble bees are generally peaceful insects, they can quickly become intrusive if they build a hive on your property. Bee stings are painful, and they can also lead to an allergic reaction in some people. Therefore, it’s a good idea to get rid of bumblebees on your property to ensure safety. Using natural methods…
Squash bugs are relatively large, brown insects that affect squash and pumpkin plants. If you have a vegetable garden, you will likely encounter these insects at one point, because they are quite common and very destructive. The adult squash bugs suck on leaf sap, which causes the plants to die. If there is a squash…
Flour beetles are tiny insects commonly found inside stored food items like flour and whole grains. These tiny insects can quickly infest a pantry and contaminate food with their feces and shed skin. They also create a pungent smell and contribute to mold growth in various food items. Therefore, it’s very important to get rid…