Pests

Observing squirrels blissfully jumping from a tree or running across a garden seems adorable, doesn’t it? Well definitely! Squirrels are by far one of the most enchanting and appealing rodents found in our surroundings. Watching them gives us warmth but have you ever thought of what these cute little creatures look for when they get…

Squirrels are small, bushy-tailed rodents found all over the world, and hibernate throughout various seasons, depending on their species and habitat. Sleep is an essential part of almost every creature’s life. The sleeping habit of a Squirrel differs from species to species and usually depends on their type as it determines the place where they…

Termites are minute, eusocial pests that feed on organic matter like woodchips, decayed wood logs and pieces, leaf litter, and soil. They have certain, unique bacteria, enzymes, and protozoa, through which they are able to feed on cellulose, the organic fibrous material present in woods. Termites may be extremely small in size but they have…

Carpenter Ants (Camponotus spp.) are large ants that are mainly found in forests and woodland arenas across the world. They are mostly larger in size than common house ants measuring 0.3 to 1.0 inches or 0.76 to 2.54 cm. There are more than a thousand species of Carpenter Ants and their characteristics and features vary…

What are Ants? Ants are eusocial insects belonging to the Formicide family having fossil records! There are a large number of ant species present worldwide. Vivid ant species cause harm to humans as well as animals through their stings and become a nuisance. The number of ants existing in the world outnumbers the human count…

About Flies Flies are one of the most common insects found all over the world, and they belong to the Diptera order. They are gray colored and their size ranges from 0.08 inches to 1 inch. They have transparent, membranous wings with three jointed pair of legs having sticky pads at the end, which helps…

Moles are small mammals that belong to the family Talpidae in the order Eulipotyphla and are typically well-accustomed to a fossorial lifestyle. These creatures are perfect burrowers since they are naturally equipped with strong forelimbs and large paws that are adapted for extensive digging. The physical appearances of Moles are characterized by their cylindrical bodies,…

Phorid flies are small flies that can be found both indoors and outdoors. They can cause health issues and are considered as pests. They are mostly active in warm weather which is why you see them a lot during summer. Also known as humpbacked flies, scuttle flies, or coffin flies, phorid flies are found wherever…

What are Thrips? Thrips are small, minute insects that can be found on the leaves of your plants. They belong to Arthropod phylum and there are a variety of names that are given to this creature like, thunder flies, harvest bugs, and corn flies, etc., They are 1.5 to 3 mm long which is difficult…

What are earwigs? The word ‘earwig’ was derived from the words ‘ēare’ meaning ear and ‘wicga’ meaning insects, and are also known as Pincer Bugs. They belong to Dermaptera species and are scientifically known as Forficula Auricularis. Earwigs are usually harmless for humans and if we are talking about them entering in human ears then…