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Giant Dobsonflies Can Be A Nuisance Around The Home, And Females Can Inflict A Very Painful Bite
Dobsonflies are one of the largest groups of insects in terms of body size. The dobsonflies in the United States grow in excess of 5 inches in body length. Most dobsonfly species have been documented in South America, but three species inhabit various regions in the...
Which Insect And Arachnid Pests In The Northeast Pose A Medical Threat To Humans Within Indoor Locations?
It is well known that many arthropod species can inflict painful, and in most cases, potentially dangerous stings and bites to humans. Some of these arthropod species transmit pathogens and parasites, some inject toxic venom into the human bloodstream, and others...
A Spider Species That Is Often Found Within Homes In The Northeast Can Literally Jump Onto Walls And Furniture
Around 35,000 spider species have been documented in the world so far, and there exists thousands of other species that have not yet been officially described. Of these 35,000 species, the whole of North America is home to a mere 3,000 spider species. As far as...
Each Cockroach Pest Species In The Northeast Can Be Identified By Their Infestation Behaviors
There exists a staggering 4,500 documented cockroach species in the world today, but only 55 species can be found in the United States. The vast majority of cockroach species exist in humid equatorial regions around the world, particularly in South America, Africa,...
Is There A Difference Between The Brown Dog Tick And American Dog Tick? Can Both Species Survive Indoors?
Lyme disease continues to be the most frequently reported tick-borne disease contracted within the state of Massachusetts, followed by basesiosis and anaplasmosis. The black-legged tick species, also known as the “deer tick”, transmits all three of the above mentioned...
How Termite Bait Programs Work To Eliminate Subterranean Termites Around A Home
While the eastern subterranean termite is considered to be “highly active” in many northeast states, indoor infestations have decreased substantially over the past few decades due to improved termite control methods. The termiticide soil barrier has become one of the...
How Many Cluster Fly Species Have Been Documented In The Northeast? And Which Species Cause The Greatest Nuisance Within Homes?
The time of year that sees the greatest amount of indoor cluster fly infestations is fast approaching. Cluster flies are well distributed in North America, especially in such regions as the upper-midwest, the northeast and southeast Canada. Although cluster flies do...
How The Beloved 350 Year Old Vincent House In Edgartown Was Barely Saved From A Long-Running Termite Infestation
The Vincent House in Edgartown is located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, and the home is notable for several reasons. For one thing, the Vincent House is one of the oldest man made structures in the United States, as the house was constructed more than a century...
How To Recognize The Highly Destructive And Invasive Black Vine Weevil And The Damage They Cause To Yard Landscapes
The art of landscape design is popular among American homeowners who want to add a bit of panache to their own little piece of property. Landscape designs on residential lawns often consist of tastefully ordered and picturesque gardens, ornamental plants, hedgerows,...
Which Assassin Bug Species In Massachusetts Are Found In Or Near Homes, And Are Also Known For Injuring Humans?
While the insects that we spot in and around our homes are often dismissed as unwanted nuisance pests that may inflict bites, stings or destructive structural infestations, there are many insect species that homeowners should be pleased to find within their yard. For...