While flies are filthy creatures that contaminate our homes with germs and diseases, sometimes they’re interesting to observe. How come they always seem to resurrect when you’re sure you’ve killed them? Are they immortal? Flies … Read more
Flies hate cold temperatures, so air conditioning at low temperatures will kill them. This explains why they always disappear during the cold seasons. Even in hot seasons, it’s not easy to see flies active early … Read more
What do drain flies look like? Drain flies are small insects that have tan or light gray bodies. They have a fuzzy appearance due to the long hairs on them. Their wings are folded to cover … Read more
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Whiteflies attack different plant varieties and that is how they are classified. Common species include the ficus, spiraling, and hibiscus whitefly among others that are listed below. Whiteflies are tiny V-shaped insects with white wings. Adult whitefly is about 0.15-0.2 … Read more
As much as fruit flies are harmless to plants, they are dangerous to humans because they depend on decaying matter for survival. This makes them a threat to humans and pets since they can easily … Read more
The life cycle of a fruit fly is divided into four stages. Those are the egg, larva, pupa, and adult. However, the cycle duration depends on environmental factors like moisture and temperature. When temperatures are … Read more
A fruit fly’s life span depends on the temperatures and food around it. The eggs can take a very short time (1-2 weeks) if the temperature is set at a constant level of 27 Degrees … Read more
Using pesticides in the kitchen or around the house is not safe, especially if you have allergic family members and pets. Therefore, learning how to make a natural homemade fruit fly spray is important. To … Read more
The mouthparts of a fruit fly are designed for sponging and sucking meaning that they cannot tear, sting, or bite you. They love soft decaying food because their mouth can not pierce a tough surface. … Read more
Fruit flies will always find their way into a family house because people have to cook and eat. It is the food remains and poor cleaning that will attract them. Proper cleaning and tidying is … Read more