Milford Exterminating Service Inc... Identifing insects

Milford Exterminating and Termite Control

IDENTIFYING INSECTS

Some people confuse the swarming termite
with flying ants... but there are differences

Termite	Ant
Straight Antennae Thick Waist	Elbowed Antennae Narrow Waist

Both pairs of wings same size	Front wings longer than back wings

OTHER COMMON PESTS THAT MAY INVADE YOUR HOME

	CARPENTER ANTS AND TERMITES Many people easily confused the termite and carpenter ant. Although both are considered wood destroying insects, only the termite actually "eats the wood. Carpenter ants sometimes nest in wood and kick out sawdust to make clean smooth galleries in the wood.
	POWERPOST BEETLE Also a wood destroyer. Larvee is usually found in beams of older homes.
	COCKROACH There are many different types of roaches. Roaches are humanly transported and are found just about anywhere and everywhere there are people.
	INDIAN MEAL MOTH Larvae from egg laying moths can be found in flour products, dried fruit, flowers, pet food and birdseed. Moths are usually found on ceilings near the pantry area.
	RODENTS Mice usually invade homes during the fall and winter. They can be difficult to keep out of your home as they can fit through the hole a size of a nickel.
	BOXELDER BEETLES These beetles usually congregate on the outside of your home on the sunny side. They come from the Boxelder tree.
	STINGING INSECTS (bees/wasps) There are many different species of stinging insects. Some build visible nests, some nest in cracks and crevices around your home, and some nest in the ground. Some nest in the eaves and attic of your home.
	CLUSTER FLIES Big flies that can be found congregating around windows. They over winter in your attic area.
	SILVERFISH Can usually be found in attics and basements, especially where old newspapers, books and magazines are stored.
	BED BUGS Adult bed bugs are about 1/4 inch long and reddish brown, with oval, flattened bodies. The immatures (nymphs) resemble the adults, but are smaller and somewhat lighter in color. Bed bugs do not fly, but can move quickly over floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces. Female bed bugs lay their eggs in secluded areas, depositing up to five a day and 500 during a lifetime. Individual eggs are tiny, whitish, and about the size of a dust spec. Bed bugs are very resilient. Nymphs can survive months without feeding and the adults for more than a year. Infestations therefore are unlikely to diminish by leaving premises unoccupied. They prefer feeding on humans, but will also bite other warm-blooded animals, including pets. Bed bugs are active mainly at night. During the daytime, they prefer to hide close to where people sleep. Their flattened bodies enable them to fit into tiny crevices - especially those associated with mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and headboards.
	SMALL FLIES - (fruit flies, drain flies, fungus gnats, midges, phorid flies) These flies are so small that they are impossible for the average person to identify with the naked eye. Samples should be accumulated for inspection by your pest management professional with a microscope. Positive identification is necessary as control methods will differ. Pest Management of small flies begins with an inspection to identify potential breeding areas which must be eliminated for control to be effective.
These are just a few of the pests that can invade your home. We will identify insects free of charge. Call our office any time at 508-473-2742 or email us at info@milfordexterminating.com with questions regarding these or any other insects.

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