5 of the most common insects to be combated

Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina)

How can they be identified to improve monitoring?

The mere sight of an insect can cause anxiety and stress for many people. For others, this triggers a phobic reaction of screaming and crying. Pest management can be complex and can affect your quality of life if you don’t first know how to identify them. To help you name them, we offer you a list of the five most common insects that you might find on your buildings and inside your living spaces. Our intention is to help you fight these insects and to help you choose the best control plan to deal with all your unwanted pests.

To do this, we will share five insects with you, along with a brief description of each.

Silverfish

Silverfish are insects (silverfish) that are often found in bathrooms, which are warm and humid areas that they like. It is so named because of its scales, which give it a metallic appearance, and its rapid movements.

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Ringworm

The clothes moth, also commonly known as the “moth”, is a tiny moth that avoids light. The moths are buff or golden in color and have spots on each wing.

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Spider

Spiders can be found around and in your buildings. There are several different species. They are predators of other insects. Consequently, they are not necessarily harmful, but their passage disturbs by the weaving of their web and also by their presence.

There are different species of ants. Pharaoh, carpenter and pavement ants are often the most noticeable. Depending on the species, (queen) ants can lay hundreds of eggs at a time. They slip through the openings and often lodge in places that are difficult to access.

Beetle

Like the spider, the ladybird is a predatory insect and is not harmful in itself. On the contrary, they feed on more than 50 species of aphids. It can be recognized by its orange-red dome-shaped body decorated with black spots. It has a fast reproductive cycle and its ability to withstand winters has enabled it to become (Asian ladybird introduced in North America in the 1970s) one of the most widespread species

predominant in Canada. However, their constant growth in some sectors can disrupt your activities and your quality of life inside your buildings.

Ants

There are different species of ants. Les fourmis pharaon, charpentières et des trottoirs sont souvent les plus visibles. Selon les espèces, les fourmis (reines) peuvent pondre des centaines d’œufs à la fois. Ils se glissent dans les interstices et se logent souvent dans des endroits difficiles d’accès. They are typically nocturnal and are attracted by food, especially sugary substances.

In all cases where your problem persists or worsens, the presence of an expert in pest management and extermination remains the best solution to help you resolve your concern. A qualified and certified technician will offer you solutions and strategies to regain your peace of mind and prevent you from losing large sums of money. For more information https://greenbugextermination.ca/contactez-nous To refer a friend, relative or contact https://greenbugextermination.ca/blog