Pests

Probably the most common creature that we encounter on a daily basis is the Lizards. Did you have any idea that these reptiles belonging to the order Squamata are a group of over 6000 species that are found almost all over the world except Antarctica and oceanic regions? These species are extremely diverse in nature…

Armadillo is a Spanish word meaning “little armored one”, basically referring to the bony plates covering the back, head, legs and tail of most of these creatures. They belong to the order Cingulata and are the only living mammals known to wear such shells. All the different species of Armadillo mostly live in Latin America,…

Every year on 2nd February, Groundhog Day is celebrated in the U.S as a unique celebration in which people recognize Groundhogs and turn towards them to predict the weather as it is popularly believed that these creatures emerge out of their hibernation around this time and if they see their shadow, winter lasts for six…

What are Whiteflies? Whiteflies are winged insects that usually white in color. They look very similar to the aphids. They can easily hide between the plants because of their small size. There are some unique whitefly species, including the silver leaf whitefly. Different species vary in color, shape, and size. Whiteflies feed on plants by…

Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) is a typical scarab beetle species that belong to the order Coleoptera and family Scarabaeidae. As their name suggests, these insect species are native to Japan. However, these insects were later introduced into the soil of the United States around the year 1916. Although these Beetle species aren’t much destructive in…

What Is A Palmetto Bug? Palmetto bugs are called by different names in different regions. Some regions they are called as water bugs, big roaches, the American cockroach. Palmetto bugs can be as big as one and a half inches in length and are reddish-brown in color. And, moreover, they can fly but are not…

Termites belong to the infraorder Isoptera within the order Blattodea and are extremely social creatures. It is interesting to note that Termites were traditionally classified into a separate order from that of cockroaches, however, recent phylogenetic studies show that they have evolved from cockroaches since they are the ‘sister group’ to the wood-eating cockroaches of…

Most of us wonder from where these pesky roaches come from, even after maintaining too much hygiene. No matter what you do these roaches will find their way to your home and make your kitchen their habitat. Also, these cockroaches have become a sign of filthy, dirty and dark spaces for some. There are lots…

Rats are common rodents which are now everywhere in the world. These are often confused with mice and mouse. Rats are bigger in size and are wild too. These small animals can cause a lot of harm to the house if not taken care of, although a lot of people prefer to keep them as…

A gnat is a part of many species of tiny flying insects in the dipterid suborder Nematocera, especially those in the families of Mycetophilidae, Anisopodidae and Sciaridae. They can be both biting and non-biting. Most often, the gnats fly in large numbers, called clouds. Some gnats don’t damage plants and are considered as a nuisance. Usually, larvae don’t cause serious plant damage, but when present in…