Gypsy moth caterpillars are easy to identify, because they possess characteristics not found on other leaf-feeding caterpillars. They have five pairs of blue dots followed by six pairs of red dots lining the back. In addition, they are dark-colored and covered with hairs. Young caterpillars primarily feed during the day whereas the older caterpillars feed at night. When present in large numbers, the older caterpillars feed day and night. The Gypsy moth larval stage lasts approximately seven weeks. Infestation: The larva or caterpillar is the damaging stage as it eats the leaves of trees in the spring. They can consume tremendous amounts of leaf material. When populations reach out break proportions, the caterpillars can completely defoliate host trees over a wide geographic area. Consistent or repeated defoliation over several years can have devastating effects, often leading to tree stress and death.
Blow flies do not bite, they make loud buzzing sounds. These flies carry hundreds of different species of bacteria, many of which are harmful to humans. The life cycle of blow flies is short, lasting about 3-4 weeks. Blow fly larvae are known as maggots, and look like tiny, pale-white worms. These pests invade home for food sources like rotting produce or decaying meat. If you are seeing blow fly activity indoors, chances are there is something rotting nearby.
Whether we can spot termite easily? • Termites are tough to spot • A colony can thrive inside the walls of a home for 8-10 years undetected. • Really hard to get rid of them without professional help. Our Treatment • Inspection of all wooden items • Identification of infestation area • Injecting each hole with chemical • Closing all treated hole with white cement
Flies We consider flies as harmless pest, however, flies still pose a threat to our health. A common place to spot flies is near the garbage bins or any place with rotten items. Some Interesting facts about flies are:- •Active in Day light •Spread wide range of diseases •Flies have ommatidia, and capable to see in 360 degrees •Taste food with their foot •Defecate often •Can walk upside down too •Short life span