There’s nothing more annoying than flies coming after your food while you’re having a picnic or barbecue outside. In addition to looking unpleasant, the presence of flies in your freshly cooked food can be harmful to your health, especially for children. Below you can find the reasons why flies try to share your picnic and … Read more
Research carried out in Australia sheds new light on the complexity of communication between ants by discovering that these insects not only collect information through their antennae, but also use them to transmit social signals. The study focuses on the use and function of the hydrocarbon cuticular layer that lines the body of ants. The … Read more
Drop in egg production, plucked and injured birds or reduced reproductive capacity are some of the possible consequences of bed bug infestations (Cimex lectularius) in poultry farms. This is a complex pest control problem, given the characteristics of this type of installation and the limitations in the use of insecticides. Bedbugs, in the spotlight of … Read more
The analysis of biological aging in social species is important to understand the influence that group life has on the evolution of the aging of members of society. To the surprise of Boston University researchers, worker ants of the species Pheidole dentata show no signs of decline in their health or physical abilities as they … Read more
Man does not cease to be inspired by nature. A new example of this is… cockroaches. Deeply hated by most humans, these insects possess a mobile exoskeleton, allowing them to move through tiny spaces and withstand forces of nearly 900 times their body weight without injury. A marvel that could be the key to building … Read more
In contrast to the caves used by early humans, today’s Western homes are perceived as environments devoid of animal life, except for our pets. However, as the pest control industry’s turnover demonstrates, arthropods thrive in our homes, and they do in great numbers and diversity too. Since man was a sedentary animal, he has … Read more
Exposure to cockroaches is a major trigger for asthma symptoms, especially in children with asthma who live in cities. Controlling the presence of these insects is not always easy, but it is necessary because, according to a study carried out in the USA, the mere strategic application of low-toxicity insecticide baits can significantly reduce exposure … Read more
The ability to feed after treatment with insecticides significantly increases the bedbugs’ chances of survival. This is the conclusion of a study published by the Entomological Society of America, which raises the need to consider this fact in laboratory tests to assess the effectiveness of insecticides used against this pest. Like other bloodsucking insects, blood … Read more