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…with a diameter of 1-2 mm, run in a very characteristic way ( see p. 132), and not at random as in the common furniture beetle. Bostrychid beetles exit-holes in timber Bostrychid beetles Many species of tropical boring beetles of the family Bostrychidae occur in imported timber: in boxes, carved figures, baskets, etc. The exit-holes have a diameter of 1-5 mm, depending upon the species. Unlike the work of the powder post beetles they make distinc…

…of all the destruction they cause and not just because the eat food stuff and candles. Beside eating from ones food stuff in the kitchen, the house mouse and the yellow-necked mouse can also bite in various textiles, such as curtains, padding, and bed linen, which is used in their nests. They do also gnaw in woodwork, which is used in their nests too. Not even cabels are safe; the house mouse and the yellow-necked mouse also bites into various el…

…y from dark brown to completely black. Mealworm beetles have a flat shape, and they have a long and wrinkled hind body. Their front body is short and completely smooth in appearance. Like so many other beetles, they are shiny. From the top of the hind body, they have two wings, and it is possible for them to fly. The larva of the mealworm beetle, commonly called the mealworm, is up to 30 mm long. It appears cubby compared to other larvae. It has a…

…the given factory. The adult moths are particularly active during twilight and evening, and they will typically settle on ceilings and other high areas when resting. The moth females will lay their eggs wherever they can find food, so potentially they will attack both raw and finished goods. The adult moths will prefer to eat from the raw materials as they know what this is, but the larvae are not as picky. Damage The damage that moths cause in th…

…ey eat flour and similar foods (grains, seeds, pasta, almonds, dried fruit and more), and spin their silk threads in the same foods. This silk thread creates difficulties just as much as eating the inventory. The silk thread attracts excrement, food, dirt, and everything else, which destroys the stock. Prevention and control Nowadays, it can be difficult to avoid flour moth in companies that process food. However, the biggest risks is returned goo…

…like Bornholm, Samsø, and Møn. A mole is an insectivore, just as hedgehogs and shrews, and it is something of a distinctive animal. Although they are useful in regards to the ecosystem, they can at the same time create a lot of damage in gardens and lawns, which is the most obvious reason why many people want to get rid of them. The mole is a powerful but annoying mammal, but useful, even when they leave molehills all over the place. The moles eat…

…ut 6-8 mm long. It can be recognized by the four black stripes on the back and black and orange parts at the hind body. The fly larva is white and have approximately the same length as the adult fly. When the larvae hatch from the egg, they enveloped in a pupa for a few days, where they develop into an adult housefly. After the pupa stage they move along walls and crack to a dark hole. In the dark hole, they develop and unfold their wings. After 2…

…ng cover is covered with small hairs, and the body has a reddish-brown hue and is slender and elongated, which contrasts with the fellow brass thief and the common thief beetle. Biology and behavior The Australian spider beetle belongs to the woodboring beetle family (Anobiidae) and to the subfamily thief beetles (Ptininae). The Australian spider beetle is a diligent small size that can lay up to 1,000 eggs in its lifetime. The eggs have a unique…

…en they have not been feeding. As soon as the tick have feed their size expands incredibly, and a blood-filled female tick can become 1.5 centimeters long. The blood is stored on the hind body in a reddish-brown and leathery skin. Biology and behavior The population of ticks varies in Denmark. The reason for this is that they have certain damans to the environment. They are sensitive to desiccation which is why they are found in forests and in low…

…e insects that are winged, with almost glassy wings. The honeybee is brown and yellow and is almost furred on the front of the body. The workers will be between 12-13 mm long and the queen approx. 20 mm long. On the underside of the hind body, the bee has a series of glands from which it produces wax. It is this wax that is used to build new cells in the bees’ nest. Biology and behavior The bees are part of a highly developed organization that tog…

…are formed by a thin fold of skin that is located between the bat’s arm, hand, and fingers as well as the side and hind legs of its body and can be stretched out. There is also fly skin between the tail and the hind legs that continues all the way down to the feet. However, the feet are completely free of the skin. The feet have a completely different purpose, as the bat uses them when it hangs upside down and rests, or when it has to crawl aroun…

…er 9-12 days after the female lice have hatched, she can even start mating and laying eggs. And until her death, she can lay between five and eight eggs a day. As described, lice can neither fly nor jump. But that does not mean that they cannot move quickly around the hair. For this purpose, they use their claws, which they use to hold on to the hair strands. Should the lice risk falling off its host, it can survive for about 48 hours before dying…

…ir development. Once the larvae have eaten their fill, they become cramped and tired and can barely move. They can survive a week without consuming food. Unlike the larvae, the adult bread beetles do not take food. As soon as the larva is fully developed, it pupates. It happens in a small cell, which it itself produces from the food that surrounds it, and which is put together with the larva’s saliva. Here the larva stays for a couple of weeks unt…

…d behavior The stray pigeons prefer to build their nests high up on ledges and the like. And they can manage with quite a bit of nesting material for the purpose. Often a pigeon nest consists only of a mixture of excrement and a bit of twigs or straw. And once a pair of pigeons have found a location, they like to fight a stubborn battle with beaks and claws to maintain it. A pigeon gets about 10 fly-ready cubs. The pigeon begins its egg laying in…

…suck blood, grow spherical and become light gray. They then leave the dog and seek refuge again, and over the next 23 days the brown dog tick changes skin and turns into a reddish-brown nymph with eight legs. After the transformation, it is time again to suck blood from a dog. This time the meal lasts for four to nine days, during which the nymph grows larger and again becomes gray and swollen. Once again, the tick leaves the dog and seeks refuge…

…than the flea. Bed bug bites will often be concentrated around the neck, hands, or feet. Prevention and pest control Bed bugs are difficult to prevent as they can be brought into the home in many ways. It is important to be aware if you have spent the night in a place with bed bugs or if you suspect so. In these situations, clothes and other object that can withstand heat or cold should be frozen or washed at 55 degrees in the washing machine. Ev…

…a sign that one should keep a closer eye on the humidity level. Prevention and control Since the false scorpions and book scorpions are not dangerous to humans or our things, there is no reason for controlling them. In the wild, they cannot harm humans, but are an essential part of a healthy ecosystem, as they eat mites and other small animals. Indoors, book scorpions can help keep small animals away from important papers and books. If you notice…

…attic, but these are often quiet compared to a house marten. On the other hand, rats and mice often leave bite marks in woodwork, where a house marten will not touch woodwork at all. House marten, however, tend to tear holes in insulation and thatched roofs, which is another good reason to get rid of them. Prevention and pest control The house marten is easily dispelled by noise and sound. House marten are particularly sensitive to loud noises and…

…Like all other beetles, the ground beetle lay eggs, which turn into larvae and then pupae. The larvae are considered to be particularly active compared to other larvae. They are elongated in shape and have legs like the adult beetles. So they can get around well themselves, if they want to. Biology and behavior The adult female will lay her eggs in soft soil, and the eggs will hatch after a few days. Nearly Virtually all species of ground beetles…