Search Results for: Brown house moth and larva

Latin: Hofmannophila pseudospretella The brown house moth with the Latin name Hofmannophila pseudospretella is especially known for being able to attack and live in many things. But often the brown house moth prefers to attack bird nests, where it can feed on both nesting material and remnants of the birds’ feed. Appearance The brown house moth can grow up to 1.5 centimeters long. The moth has an almost bronze-brown color, while its forewings are…

…ry horns are long and curved. White-shouldered house moth moths have beige and brownish wings, but the chest, like the head, is completely white. In addition, a white-shouldered house moth has dark eyes, which are large and distinct. The white-shouldered house moth larva is reminiscent of a maggot in appearance. It is a whitish color in the body, while the head is a darker color, almost black. White-shouldered house moth larvae can grow up to 12 m…

…can nonetheless be a problem in certain situations. Most often, the moths and moth larvae found in private homes are instead a two-colored seed moth. Flour moth is more often a problem in the industry. Appearance The flour moth has an elongated shape with narrow wings. Its body is about 10-12mm long, and a wingspan of 20-22 mm. Compared to other species of moths, flour moth may look a little thin when resting. Their wings are narrow, and they lay…

…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…

…der beetles exit-holes in timber Larder beetles The larvae of many beetles and moths sometimes gnaw their way into timber when they are about to pupate. The pupal tunnels are gnawed from the outside and usually end blind, but if there are many of them the timber may be riddled with a labyrinth of tunnels. There is no wood dust in these tunnels, but empty larval casts are nearly always found. The pupal tunnels of larder beetles are circular in c…

…r wings of the beetle, which are brown. But the head and forehead are dark brown and almost black. The full-grown brown carpet beetle grows between 3 and 5 millimeters long. The brown color continues in the larvae of the brown carpet beetle. They have an almost golden brown color. At the back tip, they have a small hair tuft that has the shape of a brush. The larvae can grow up to 8 millimeters long. Biology and behavior The brown carpet beetle is…

…hat the house ticks can be transmitted between the apartments.  Prevention and pest control The house fleet originates from warmer latitudes and is therefore sensitive to the cold temperatures on Danish soil. This means that in Denmark it cannot overwinter outdoors or in unheated houses. Therefore, the control of the tick should preferably be directed towards treating the dog, just as one should find any breeding and hiding places indoors. Often,…

…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…

…can nonetheless be a problem in certain situations. Most often, the moths and moth larvae found in private homes are instead the Indianmeal moth. Flour moth is more often a problem in the industry. Appearance The flour moth has an elongated shape with narrow wings. Its body is about 10-12mm long, and a wingspan of 20-22 mm. Compared to other species of moths, flour moth may look a little thin when resting. Their wings are narrow, and they lay the…

…tive house longhorn beetle attack is under the influence of the age of the house. If the house is less than five years old, it is rarely possible to find any attacks. But the risk increases until the house’s twentieth year, after which it will fall again. If the house is more than 70 years old, it is one of the rarities that a new attack is underway. Unless the house has had new woodwork installed in connection with repairs. Prevention and pest co…

…here they are where fur moth larvae seek cracks and fissures in walls and moldings, so those areas should also be treated. Infested woolen clothes should be treated by washing and drying, as this will kill both the adult moths, eggs, and larvae. You can also dryclean the cloth. Remember not to use insect repellant directly on your clothing, as it may cause irritation. Adult moths that are flying around should be controlled with insect spray so tha…

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…ue to house dust mites. There is only one real danger of house dust mites, and that is house dust mite allergy, which some people unfortunately develop over the course of their lives. Damage When it comes to allergies and animals, there can be different reasons why a person experiences an allergic reaction. As house dust mites are an animal species, it is also possible to develop allergies, but the actual reaction is fortunately easy to find in re…

…on the house cricket females. The females have a long laying tube. Biology and behavior The house crickets are dependent on warm temperatures. They can easily stay outdoors during the warm summer months in Denmark, but in the winter, they must move to special outdoor locations that are heated. For instance, in a waste pile, where the fermentation in the waste causes a high temperature. However, the house cricket can cope with cold to a certain lim…

…egularly and thoroughly, as spilled food can be enough food for many moths and moth larvae. Control should be done quickly and effectively when moths are detected in the food industry. Control of moths in the food industry typically takes place with pesticides and other poisons, which will make a whole batch of food unsaleable, as it is impossible to prevent the pesticide from getting on finished products and raw materials. Treatment with phosphor…

…la longipalpa – originated in Africa. But over the past few centuries, the brown-banded cockroach has found its way to all tropical and subtropical locations across the Earth. The brown-banded cockroach is also found on Danish soil, after it first began to appear in this country in the 1970’s. Although the brown-banded cockroach has also taken over Danish territory, it must be seen beaten by its fellow species – the German cockroach, as the German…

…house rat is usually 1 cm long, and more curved than the excrement of the brown rat. Biology and behavior Rats live together in nests. Here they can reproduce all year round if the temperature is warm enough. They multiply quickly inside buildings, where there is heating. The average female rat gives birth to three to five litters each year, and each of these litters contains of 4-12 rats. A female rat is pregnant for about 22 days, just under a…

…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…

…eetle belongs to the family of shadow beetles (Tenebrionidae). Both adults and larvae are nocturnal. The adult beetles can fly and can be experienced in the middle of summer. The adult female beetle lays about 200 eggs during its 2–4-month adult life. The eggs are laid in starchy products, such as flour, grain, bread, and cereals. It takes a long time for the mealworm to develop; the development from egg to larva and to adult beetles can vary betw…

…oes not refrain from attacking the larvae themselves in the nest. When the moth larvae have finished their development in September, they leave the nest, after which they move to a protected area nearby. Here they jointly spin a pupa, in which they pupate together. Such a pupae can hold hundreds of small pupates spun together from an incredibly strong silk. These pupae can appear in unusual places in the garden. And it is not unheard of to come ac…