Crawling Insect Library

Although we may turn up our noses in disgust when we see one of these insects crawling across our basement or kitchen floors, we can learn how to control them so they don't control us! There are many options for combating these annoying insect pests.

The ant's remarkable antennae can sense changes in air pressure, perceive odors, and feel movement and vibrations. Its body is made up of three segments which are surrounded by an exoskeleton.

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Did you know that ticks are members of the arachnid group, having eight legs in the adult stage and lacking antennae at all stages? Tick "season" isn't just in summer, they can be present all year.

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It may seem like infestations happen overnight. Adult females can lay 40 eggs at one time which can hatch in 2-7 weeks! Our world has 3,500 species of roaches, the U.S. only has 55 species.

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Silverfish prefer places with high moisture, such as basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchens.

They do not have wings, so they cannot fly, but they are still extremely fast when they scurry!

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Just because it's an insect, doesn't mean it's not a doting mother! A female earwig will fiercely protect her eggs, and she will protect her babies through their first molt.

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