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Stinging mosquitoes

…therefore the species are divided into groups: house mosquitoes, seagrass mosquitoes, forest mosquitoes and malaria mosquitoes. Read about the different groups below. House mosquitoes The house mosquitoes differ from other mosquito groups as they search indoors during the autumn to overwinter. They do not die but stays inside during winter. The best winter setting for this mosquito type is moist, cool, and undisturbed rooms, preferably just below…

Brown-banded cockroach

…t heat, such as a television. It is this behavior that has given the brown-banded cockroach the nickname “TV cockroach”. The brown-banded cockroach is not exactly a picky as it can devour pretty much anything. Ranging from dead insects to breadcrumbs and organic waste. It is categorized as nocturnal and likes to hide in places that are located high, such as shelves. When the brown-banded cockroach must lay its eggs, they are placed in capsules. Ea…

Fungal mosquitoes

…rance The fungal mosquito, Mycethophilidae in Latin, is a small species of mosquito, which resembles the common mosquito in its appearance. It is however smaller and does not sting. The fungal mosquito is very slender and has a relatively dark body. The fungal mosquito appears in many subfamilies and alle types resemble each other a lot. The common feature is that they are small and do not sting. The fungal mosquito is 3-5 mm and therefore relativ…

Mosquito bites

…dies show that the heat and humidity radiated from the skin might lead the mosquitoes to us. Mosquito appeal. When some people are more appealing to mosquitoes than others, it is partly because there is a difference in how much heat and humidity, we radiate. In studies of various peoples’ mosquito appeal, it has been proven that the individual differences are not as significant as it is perceived. Part of the explanation may be of a psychological…

Prevention and protection

…ublesome when they are numerous. This happens when the pupae of the forest mosquitoes hatch in June. Mosquitoes have been kept away from humans and animals using smoke from fires. The ancient Egyptians and Romans rubbed themselves with highly odorous plants. At the beginning of this century, numerous mosquito balms of plants like clove, cinnamon, lavender, camphor, etc. were developed. The best was citronella oil, which is extracted from a tropica…

The brown-banded cockroach

The brown-banded cockroach Egg, offspring and adult brown-banded cockroaches Latin: Supella longipalpa. An adult, brown-banded cockroach is about 1 cm long, light brown with lighter drawings. This elegant insect began to appear in Northern Europe in the 1970s and has gradually become common. It requires heat to thrive, any temperature between 25 and 30 ° C will do. It can survive in dry places. The brown-banded cockroach is shunning the light and…

Malaria mosquito

…Malaria mosquito Difference between aedes mosquito and malaria mosquito(below) (Latin: Anopheles maculipennis) This is the malaria mosquito of parts of Europe, including Britain. The larvae live in ponds and lakes with fairly dense vegetation. The indigenous malaria of Britain, commonly known as ague, was transmitted by this insect, and it still occurred in certain coastal districts until about the end of the nineteenth century….

Brown-banded cockroach

…ere are several other species of tropical cockroach which may suddenly appear in a warehouse or greengrocer’s shop, having been introduced with goods from warmer regions, but most of them quickly die in northern Europe. The brown-banded cockroach, which is now common in central Europe, has been recorded as breeding in south Devon and more recently in London. It now has a cosmopolitan distribution but probably originated in Africa. Brown-banded coc…

Life cycle

…rantees that mosquito larva, will hatch in the puddle the next year. Large mosquito Mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles belong to the species of mosquitoes that lay their eggs directly on the water and their larvae prefer habitats with vegetation. The, Culiseta annulata mosquito lays its eggs on the water surface in boat-shaped clutches, and because its larvae are not bothered by pollution, they are often found in, water barrels, clogged gutters, et…

Theobaldia annulata

…(Latin: Theobaldia annulata) Banded mosquito Commonly known as: Banded mosquito This is a large grey mosquito with white rings on the legs. The fertilized females spend the winter in suitable cool places, but if disturbed they may wake up and even start to suck blood. In fact this is the species that is nearly always responsible for mosquito bites in the middle of winter….

Butterfly mosquitoes

…moths only have a single pair of wings, which is the opposite of butterfly mosquitoes. In addition, the butterfly mosquito is small only two to three mm long. Color wise, the adult butterfly mosquito is greyish, and the larvae are whitish. The larva has a dark head and a small breathing tube at the backend. Typically, only this breathing tube protrudes. Although the butterfly mosquito is small and with relatively large wings, it is poor at flying….

Transmission of disease

…search the mosquito’s ability to transmit the virus to humans. If a virus is to be transmitted from mosquitoes to humans, it must be able to multiply both in humans and in mosquitoes. Furthermore, it must be able to get into the mosquitoes’ hypopharynxt, so that it can be spit into humans….

Transmission of disease

Biting Midges

…ifferent species of midges, just as there are several different species of mosquitoes. Midges, like mosquitoes, have wings, and these wings lies flat over their backs when the midges rest. Some species of midges have beautiful spots on their wings, although these spots will be difficult for humans to see. One will typically see female midges as only the females are bloodsuckers however the females and males looks like each other. Biology and behav…

Gnats and mosquitoes

…ill go in search of a mammal, human or otherwise, or a bird. Blood-sucking mosquito, Aedes caspius Gnats and mosquitoes are most active around sunset or in the early morning, when the air is usually still and humid. They spend the greater part of the day resting in dense undergrowth. When the female has had an opportunity to engorge with blood, her eggs start to ripen and she then searches for a suitable place in which to lay them. Mosquitoes live…

Theobaldia annulata

Banded mosquito (Lat: Culiseta annulata) This is one of two species of mosquito that often occur indoors. It breeds in small bodies of water, and the larva can tolerate water that is somewhat polluted. In fact the larval stages are frequently found in garden ponds, water storage tanks and even in rain butts and blocked gutters. There are several generations in the course of the summer and in autumn the mated females may enter cellars and outhouse…

Control

…In contrast, a mosquito repellent is excellent idea. Trying out different mosquito repellent can be a good idea, in order to find out which have the best effect. Doctor Med. Aagaard Poulsen found out that a repellent containing, inter alia, 47.5% dimethyl phthalate worked well. The ointment is, however, not produced anymore, but is similar to the mosquito repellents used today. If you are using ointment or salve, apply to the skin in the morning…

Index

…olting cloth bettle Bostrychidae Booklice Brown house moth Brown rat Brown-banded cockroach Bruchidae Bruchus Butterflies Cadelle Calandra Calliphora erythrocephala Callosobruchus Canicularis, Fannia Carnaria, Sarcophaga Carpoglyphus lactis Cartodere Casei, Piophila Casei, Tyrolichus Castaneum, Tribolium Cathartus quadricollis Cautella, Ephestia Cheese mite Cheese skipper Cheyletus eruditus Chocolate moth Cigarette beetle Clavicornia spp Cleridae…

Index

…ocoris campestris Lvctus brunneus Lyctus linearis Lymexylon navale Malaria mosquito M allophaga Martesfoina Martin bug Mason bee Mealworm beetle M egachile centuncularis Merchant grain beetle Merulius lacrymans Mice Microlepidoptera Mildew Mill moth Millipedes 1 Minthea ruficollis Mites Monochamus sutor Monomorium pharaonis Mosquitoes Moths Moulds Musca autumnalis Musca domestica Museum beetles Mus musculus Nacerda melanura Necrobia ruficollis Nec…

Animals that bite, sting and irritate

Aedes mosquito – pushing its proboscis into arm Parasitism is very common in the animal kingdom. It has been estimated that about a quarter of the existing animal species live in or on the remaining three-quarters. The words bite and sting are often used indiscriminately, but it is best to say that an animal bites when it uses its mouth, even when this is modified to form a sucking proboscis, and that it stings with a special organ, the sting, wh…

Mosquitoes

Fig. 30. Mosquitoes, the species Aedes vexans (PEUS) Aedes mosquito Mosquitoes, of the family Culicidae, are slim, elegant, 5-6 mm long, grayish midge-like flies. There are also some peaceful midges, which are similar to the mosquito in appearance, for example the non-biting midges or chironomids, which are often seen in large swarms over lakes and bays. Mosquitoes are characterized by the long, thin, flexible proboscis on the front of the head,…

Symptoms

…r Scandinavian countries mosquitoes are suspected of passing summer flu virus, etc. on to humans. The problem is that although these viruses can be found in mosquitoes, there is a lack of evidence that mosquitoes actually transmit the infection….

Dark giant horsefly

…le in Denmark to find specific chemical agents for horseflies, such as for mosquitoes and other insects, but there are lotions that can soothe the pain. Lotion with lidocaine helps with both pain and swelling after a bite, and this can typically be bought at the pharmacy. Local anesthetic gels can also help. After one bite from a horsefly, you typically do not want to try that again, but you can take some precautions. The easiest way to avoid bite…

Woodwasps

…wn pest in Denmark is the wood wasps. It is also known as giant wood wasp, banded horntail as well as greater horntail. They belong to the group of Hymenoptera, where you will also find ants, regular wasps, and bees. Appearance All these pests are characterized by their transparent wings, which consist of a small network of veins. There are two different species of wood wasps, which are frequently occurring in the Danish forests. The giant wood wa…

Common gnat

…Common gnat (Latin: Culex pipiens) This small mosquito does not usually bite humans, but evidently prefers the blood of birds. Its habits are more or less the same as those of the preceding species, and specimens may also be found spending the winter in damp cellars, often in quite large numbers….

Where do the biting and irritating organisms come from?

From outside, through windows and doors: Gnats, mosquitoes Stable flies Thrips From birds’ nests or nesting boxes: Bird fleas Poultry mites Pigeon ticks Martin bugs Forest flies From dog or cat, or from their quarters: Fleas Certain mites From other humans: Itch mite Head lice Body lice Crab lice Human fleas From foodstuffs: Certain mites When travelling (in hotel rooms): Bed bugs Fleas From second-hand furniture or paintings: Bed bugs From publi…

The harvest mite

…artially remedied by spraying with an insecticide or any products intended for control of mites on plants. For personal protection mosquito repellents may be applied….

Control

…but rather mites’ hiding places. If you want to use non-toxic controls, perches, etc. can be rubbed in paraffin. In humans. When near red mites, applying a mosquito repellent may help. Protecting yourself with insecticides does not make sense…

5. Non-chemical control measures

…e from these pests. Also moths, blowflies, many small species of flies and mosquitoes are caught fairly effectively with light traps. Light traps have been a disappointment when it comes to common house flies. Light traps in food industries are not a guarantee against pests, but when strategically set up with a sluice system in doorways, they can reduce the risk of insects flying in from outside. Light traps should be inspected frequently, and can…

Prevention

…lea market or the bedside table from the container should be thoroughly checked before putting it in use. There has been no experience with standard mosquito repellents being effectively preventive against bed bug bites….