Dealing with insects in and around your home can be frustrating, but they can be pretty fascinating when they’re not invading your home. Check out these interesting facts about some common insects we encounter daily In Orlando pest control exterminators.
The Honeybee
Honeybees prefer to live in colonies; some of them live in colonies with up to 80,000 bees. Unfortunately, these bees can build a hive right next to your home. The success of the hive largely depends on the queen bee’s health. A queen bee eats honey for strength and can lay nearly 2,000 eggs daily. Throughout her lifetime, the queen bee can lay one million eggs. The rest of the bees in the hive are worker bees. Most of them gather nectar, pollen, and water for the hive and protect the queen.
House Flies
Believe it or not, some house flies reach nearly a quarter of an inch in length. They have transparent wings and a strong body and prefer to hang around food or in your trash. When these pesky insects get in your trash, they can lay larvae. It only takes one day for the eggs to hatch into tiny larvae. After four to six days, these maggots will grow into adult flies and can live up to 25 days. House flies are persistent, fast, and hard to deal with.
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants can pose a severe threat to the wood in your home, causing serious damage. These invaders will enter your home searching for food, moisture, or a nesting site. They feed off dead insects, fruit juices, nectar, and sugary honeydew. Some of their nests can have as many as 40 queens at a time. Scientists call the nests that are inside a home satellite nests. The satellite nest is usually part of a giant outdoor nest.
Every pest has its place in the ecosystem. That place is never inside your home. Some problems can be harmful to your home and your family. ABC can help you with any infestation. With help from one of our pest control specialists, you can finally take back control of your property.