Types of Flies: True flies are insects of the order Diptera, the name being derived from the Greek δι- di- “two”, and πτερόν pteron “wings”. Insects of this order use only a single pair of wings to fly, the hind wings having evolved into advanced mechanosensory organs known as halteres, which act as high-speed sensors of rotational movement and allow dipterans to perform advanced aerobatics. Diptera is a large […]
Flies are among the most annoying and hated animals in the animal kingdom (it’s a tie between them and mosquitoes). This is due to the fact that lots of humans today associate flies only with negative adjectives, like ‘unsanitary’ and ‘bothersome’. Even the most fearsome animals can’t escape being ruthlessly bitten, stung and hounded by […]
Cockroaches have earned themselves a reputation of being one of the most annoying creatures on the planet. Everyone is aware of the disgusting and disease spreading habits of the cockroaches but not all of us know of some of the most abnormal traits and features cockroaches possess. Read below to know some interesting Cockroach facts: […]
Integrated Pest Management IPM is a managed pest management system that: eliminates economic and health damage caused by invasive species and pests. It minimizes the use of pesticides by promoting and using organic material and the risk to human health and the environment associated with pesticide applications. IPM uses integrated methods, site or pest inspections, […]
Raindrops after a hot summer season are nothing less than bliss. However, with this beautiful rainy season comes along an array of monsoon diseases. They start with a common cough and cold leading all the way to flu, chikungunya, dengue, and so on. Here are 5 most common monsoon diseases that ail our body during […]
Dengue is a viral disease borne from mosquito bites that have become the latest nightmare in the country. It is also called as “Dandy Fever” or “Breakbone Fever.” Dengue is transmitted via the Aedes mosquito and usually begins with a sudden onset. If you are looking for techniques on how to identify dengue mosquito and […]
Medicine, both traditional and modern, used insects sometimes with little evidence of their effectiveness. Lets look at the medicinal uses of insects. Traditional and Alternative Uses of Insects in Medicine (Entomotherapy) The Doctrine of Signatures defined the medicinal uses of insects and other arthropods. They also stated that an organism bearing parts that resemble human body parts, animals, or […]
Termites are the most invasive species found on the planet. Entomologists believe that the amount of losses incurred worldwide by the termites is way more than any other species or even natural calamities. Termites are badly reputed for the destruction of wood, timber, books and any type of objects. They have high levels of cellulose content […]
From 300 million years, Cockroaches are reputed for being the most annoying creatures in the human history. There are about 4000 subspecies in the cockroach family. And at least 30 sorts of roaches are found in and around the Human Habitat. About cockroaches, four of them are well-known pests to humans themselves. They are namely […]
Diseases caused by Cockroaches Cockroaches are synonymous with dirt, filth and poor hygiene. Their feeding and nesting habits mean they can easily accumulate a range of different pathogens, which cause health problems when transmitted, can result in complications to your health. For businesses, this can have a negative impact on both staff health and retention. […]
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