Insect Mating

Fleas

admin — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:21:27 +0000

Adult fleas are not only a nuisance to humans and their pets, but can cause medical problems including flea allergy dermatitis, tapeworms, secondary skin irritations and, in extreme cases, anemia. Although bites are rarely felt, it is the resulting irritation caused by the flea salivary secretions that varies among individuals. Some may witness a severe reaction like general rash or inflammation resulting in secondary infections caused by scratching the irritated skin area. (more…)

Termites

admin — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:20:34 +0000

Subterranean termites are social insects that live in colonies that may contain hundreds of thousands of individuals. Termite colony members are dispersed throughout the soil and can extend underground tunnels tens to hundreds of feet to reach feeding sites. (more…)

Cicadas

admin — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:19:44 +0000

Cicadas are insects. They are classified in the order Hemiptera, which includes all insects with piercing and sucking mouth parts. Other insects in this order are bugs, aphids and scale insects. There are more than two hundred Australian species of cicadas, most of which belong to the one large family, the Cicadidae. (more…)

Cockroaches

admin — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:19:03 +0000

There are nearly four thousand species of Cockroaches in the world, of which only twenty five to thirty or less than one percent have any pest status, the rest are innocent members of the Earths fauna, some of which are clean living, non aggressive and slow moving, and as such make great pets. (more…)

Fireflies

admin — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:17:16 +0000

The insect Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, had fascinated ancient cultures and still remain a mysterious insect. They usually can be found on bushes especially during summer nights. They usually can be found in the woods and in areas where a lot of trees grow. Their light can usually attract lizards and other predators that could make them preys. Their light can be seen by the naked eye even from a distance. (more…)