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    Some interesting facts about the most common pests in our environment.

    Ants

    * Among the most prevalent indoor pests.
    * Over 12,000 species worldwide.
    * Effective management approaches vary depending on species.

    Bees

    * Among the most prevalent indoor pests.
    * Over 12,000 species worldwide.
    * Effective management approaches vary depending on species.

    Beetles

    * Among the most prevalent indoor pests.
    * Over 12,000 species worldwide.
    * Effective management approaches vary depending on species.

    Crickets

    * Feed on decaying organic materials and plant matter.
    * Over 900 known species worldwide.
    * Crickets can damage emerging seedlings.

    Earwigs

    * Feeds on other insects, plants, fruits and garbage.
    * Over 1,800 known species worldwide.
    * Generally found in homes where moisture is present.

    Fleas

    * Small (1/16 to 1/8 inch) blood sucking insects.
    * Excellent jumpers they generally leap onto their prey.
    * Prey on dogs, cats and humans.

    Flies

    * Common nuisance flies include house fly, face fly, stable fly and garbage fly.
    * Feed on animal waste and decaying organic materials.
    * Transmit bacteria and viruses to humans.

    Grubs

    * Range in length from 3/8-1 inch in length.
    * Feed on plants in Spring and Summer months.
    * C-Shaped larvae of beetles.

    Lice

    * Over 3,000 species of Lice worldwide.
    * Three are classified as agents of human disease.
    * Louse also known as Nit.

    Mice

    * Enter homes in search of food and shelter.
    * Spread disease through parasites and feces.
    * Belongs to the order of rodents.

    Millipedes

    * Feed on decaying leaves and other dead pant matter.
    * Signs of damage include the stripping of the outer layers of the young plant.
    * Common garden pest.

    Mosquitoes

    * Known vectors of infectious diseases, killing millions each year.
    * Over 3,500 known species worldwide.
    * To control eliminate standing water in areas around your home.

    Moths

    * Over 150,000 to 250,000 different species.
    * Generally known as a pest given the damage caused to clothing.
    * Feed on dead or decaying plant material, stored food products and fabrics.

    Rats

    * Contaminate food and spread diseases.
    * Cause damage to structures and property.
    * Do not attempt to touch or remove. Call a professional.

    Roaches

    * Prolific, roaches reproduce quickly out of sight behind walls.
    * Cause Allergic Reaction and aggravate Asthma symptoms in sensitive individuals.
    * Common household pest.

    Scorpions

    * Scorpions don't bite, they “sting”
    * Over 1,500 species of scorpions worldwide.
    * 60 species are unique to Arizona.

    Silverfish

    * Small wingless insect ½ inch-1 inch in length.
    * Feeds on carbohydrates such as sugar and starches.
    * Commonly found in homes where moisture is present including: sinks, showers or baths.

    Spiders

    * Presence is a sign of a more serious pest infestation.
    * Predators, spiders feed on other pests.
    * Over 40,000 spider species worldwide.

    Termites

    * Feed on dead plant material in the form of wood or leaf litter.
    * 4,000 known species worldwide.
    * Drywood and Subterranean most common types in Arizona.

    Ticks

    * Transmit diseases such as Lyme and HGE (Human Granulocytic Erlichiosus.
    * Feed on the blood of mammals, birds and occasionally reptiles.
    * Commonly found in tall grass and overgrown vegetation.

    Wasps

    * Predatory, flying, stinging insect.
    * Over 75,000 known species of wasps.
    * Nests can be found above or below ground.

    Weevils

    * Small beetle usually less than ¼ inch.
    * Over 60,000 species of weevils found worldwide.
    * Feed on dry foods, cereal and grain products. Can cause E. coli if ingested.

    Worms

    * Over 4,400 known species of worms worldwide.
    * Feed on organic matter and live within the soil.
    * Plow through soil allowing for oxygenation and deposit nitrogen.

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