BUG OF THE MONTH
PLASTERBAG WORM
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ig090
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GUESTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
"Guests for the Holidays" usually means
family and friends but there are a few unwelcome guests; namely, INSECTS in our
homes. In the next few months we have
several holidays. Many are known for
their beautiful decorations, amongst other things.
An often overlooked problem can occur when
taking stored boxes out of the garage, attic or storage units. Upon opening the box, you may find living or
dead creatures that you are not expecting.
Some basic common sense will help avoid bringing unwanted guests into
your home, such as checking inside the boxes before bringing them into
the house.
Many years ago, people put a couple of
mothballs in each box. However, here in
Florida, the odor from mothballs will permeate into the house from the attic or
garage. Instead, we suggest placing a
few roach bait stations in each box.
Also, be careful when packing items away to
ensure there are no food products in the box.
Often items such as decorative dried corn, popcorn on a string and any
other previously edible products may be overlooked. This will invite insects,
called spice bugs, which can also be found in other organic products such as
grains, spices and bread crumbs. These
pests can become a real nuisance.
If you notice small insects in any of your
food products or animal food, try to scoop up a few and put them in a zip lock
bag for us to identify. Treatment for
these insects is covered as part of your regular indoor pest control
service. Investigating all your food
stuffs can be time-consuming and an expensive task when items need to be thrown
away. Early diagnosis of this problem
can save you money and embarrassment.
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Who loves "Love Bugs?"
"Love Bugs" is a nickname for the "March
Fly" which originally came here from Central America. The nickname "Love Bug" comes from the fact they
are mating, which is deadly for the male.
Every May and September they begin
their breeding cycle. The male becomes permanently attached and stays with the
female until she's ready to lay her eggs, at which time she detaches from the
male, lays the eggs and then dies herself.
The reason there are so many love bugs,
is due to the number of eggs per insect, numbering from 300 to 400. Love bugs are beneficial since the
larvae feed on decaying organic matter.
There are also myths, which are not
true, that these insects were released by a University to kill mosquitoes,
or the result of a failed biological experiment.
There is no need for insecticide
treatments, as these are a temporary problem and they do not bite or sting.
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