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Moths in textiles

…d type of moth, you should fight the moth by spraying both clothes and the house. The clothing moth larvae will pupate where 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 you…

Flea control in the surrounding environment

…r. You can also get the product in the form of tablet which the dog or cat must swallow once a month during the flea season. In the spring, dogs and cats can bring bird fleas inside. Bird fleas can only survive inside the house for short periods of time, and consequently, control is rarely necessary. If the dog or cat suddenly is infested with fleas in April-May, be sure to determine the species before deciding if control is necessary….

Control

…In most cases, having a bumble bee family in the house poses no problems. They are, as mentioned, peaceful, and they make themselves useful by pollinating crops in the garden. In the rare cases when they are not tolerated, they can be controlled in the same manner as honeybees….

Control

…Stable fly control in stables follows the same procedures and is performed with the same insecticides as used against house flies. They are not resistant to the insecticides. Large numbers of stable flies, which have made their way into the living room, can be killed with an Aerosol-spray with pyrethrin I and II + piperonyl butoxide….

Bumble bees

…nder the eaves may also be used. The species which nest most frequently in houses are Bombus lapidarius and B. hypnorum. Once the queen has selected the site she starts to build her nest. If the space is too small she extends it – up to about the size of a clenched fist – and lines it with dry plants, moss or mouse hair. She builds a couple of small, neat cells out of wax, each about the size of a thimble, one for stores and one to lay eggs in. Th…

On pests in general

…ider in a corner of the garden shed, but it must be recognized that for some people the presence of a single invertebrate in the house is a traumatic experience….

Bark beetle

…ppear in firewood picked up inside. But fortunately, it is not a danger to houses or furniture. Prevention and pest control Bark beetles can be a serious pest. But luckily, it’s easy to fight them. The bark beetles die automatically during the processing of the wood when it is debarked, dried and cut. Since bark beetles can stay in firewood, there may be a risk of taking them indoors if you store your firewood indoors. If they are a nuisance, the…

Honeybees

…then goes through a period in which its work tasks consist of tending and feeding the larvae. Then a new phase begins where the bee begins to build. For this purpose, it uses wax from its glands. In addition to these construction tasks, the worker bee is responsible for collecting pollen and nectar. And when the bee reaches the end of its life, it will spend time as a “gatherer bee” and gather supplies to the colony. In order to fill the bee’s st…

Wharf borer Beatle

…instance be an extremely difficult task if the beetles attack basements in houses located on framed wooden poles (piloting). And if the attack is large, it can be an impossible challenge to fight the wharf borer beetles. It may therefore be necessary to replace the piles, which may ultimately result in greater economical expenses. Prevention and pest control If the wharf borer beetle attacks wood and timber, it is a clear sign that the wood is dam…

The Borer snout beetle

…t often, the attack can be traced to moisture or leakage of water into the house. That is why it is important to be aware of the situation in the home, so that you can take preventive action. Pay particular attention to areas that may be more vulnerable to moisture and review them regularly. This includes areas such as roofs, gutters, downspouts and the like. Also, make sure you have good ventilation and air circulation in your home. If you notice…

6. Chemical control

…after taking in the poison, but the explanation is usually that synthetic insecticides act quite slowly, but safely. In Northern Europe, brown rats, house flies and cockroaches have proven to be resistant to some poisons….

Jet black ant

…timber these ants live in need not necessarily be damaged by moisture, and sometimes they spare the harder parts so that the summer wood remains as lamellae. When present in a house, there will usually be ceaseless troops of these ants moving in line between their nest and food sources in the kitchen….

Woodlouse

…great damage to a store of fruit and vegetables, in a garden or in a greenhouse. They can even gnaw their way into the fruits of a trellis tree. However, they also perform an important job by decomposing organic material when, for instance, they occur in places such as in compost piles. Prevention and pest control If the woodlouse moves inside, it is a good indicator that the home is too damp. If you want to fight the woodlouse inside, immersing…

Opilo domesticus

…ilo domesticus) Opilo This beetle can often be found in a loft where wood-boring beetles are attacking the timber. The adult beetle kills and eats many of the adult wood-boring beetles while its larvae hunt the larvae of wood- borers and house longhorns in their own tunnels. In doing so they have to dig their way through wood dust and in true mole fashion they eject this material through the exit-holes forming little ‘mole-hills’. Opilo domesticus…

Thrips

…uences for plants and flowers, especially on ornamental plants and in greenhouses. However, it is important to mention another function of this species, as they do pollinate various wild plants. Thrips does not only appear as plant suckers. They may also drill their mouth parts into the human skin, which may result in minor skin irritations in the form of itching and redness of the skin. Thrips can also jump and can at times be compared to fleas….

Indian meal moth

…in cereal products. Under the most favourable conditions (at 25° C) development from egg to adult takes only 35 days. As in the other moths that attack foodstuffs the larvae leave the material they have been feeding on and move off, often upwards, in search of sheltered places in which to pupate. Indian meal moth larvae in almonds In the house the larvae may be found in packets of nuts or almonds….

Bumblebee

…n the ground, which includes the species bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) and house bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum). The bumble bee is not picky about living conditions, and they may find themselves settling into everything from an abandoned mouse hole and small spaces in stone dikes to bird boxes and insulation materials in attics. It differs from species-to-species what types of beehive they prefer. Appearance The bumble bee belongs to the chubby end o…

Larder beetle

…a refrigerator or a deep freeze it is no longer a serious pest in private households. It sometimes multiplies rapidly in dried cat and dog foods, and may be very destructive in factories working with dried fish or hides. The larvae are fully grown about a month after hatching and many then move away to find a suitable place for pupation. They sometimes gnaw tunnels in timber (p. 148) or plaster, but also into many other materials, and when this h…

Portuguese slug

…e black forest snail is of course black. It is an elongated slug without a house, and its hind body is wrinkled. The front body is smooth, and it has two eyes on the “head”. Like other slugs, the portuguese slug leaves a slimy trail behind wherever it is. Biology and behavior The portuguese slug quickly got its nickname, the killer snail, because it simply rages both gardens and nature. The portuguese slug is especially unpopular with homeowners w…

Zebra spider

…e a small representative of this group can often be seen on the walls of a house, especially if the sun is shining. The spider’s behaviour changes when a fly or other small insect lands nearby. It crouches down, turns the large, square front part of its body (the cephalothorax) with the four large and four small eyes towards the fly and starts to creep up like a cat. It does this so slowly that it may be difficult to detect that it is actually mov…

Wasp beetle

…They do not attack humans, nor do they damage woodwork or the like in the house, as they do not make a living from eating wood. If you spot wasp beetles in your home, they are most likely just hatched from their eggs on your firewood. If this is a nuisance to the residents, you can always minimize how long you have your firewood inside. By having its firewood lying inside the wood stove or fireplace for a shorter period of time, there is signific…

Violet tanbark beetle

…ears. The violet tanbark beetle should however not be feared, as it is the house longhorn beetle that is a serious pest. The violet tanbark beetle is normally completely harmless, but they do attack the tree barks, however those attacks do not spread to debarked wood. The damage from the violet tanbark beetle, has no effect on the load-bearing capacity of the wood but it will have a practical meaning to the wooden boards that is clad with bark. He…

Slugs

…having dark stripes. These slugs are found particularly in cellars and outhouses. During the day they normally remain hidden in damp places, but start to come out as the light fails. They are almost omnivorous, feeding both on plants and on dead animal remains. The eggs, which are very large, are laid during the summer in clumps under stones or logs where they are protected, and where it is damp. Slugs themselves are quite harmless (but see p. 10…

Tarantulas

…ut just add that it is safe to assume that there is not a word of truth in them. Moreover, it often turns out that in Denmark, a suspected tarantula is in fact the domestic house spider which can be frightening with its impressive size. A fully grown specimen takes up more than a large coin….

Brown dog tick control

…at the same time can make the dog sick. When in doubt, consult your veterinarian about the problem. In the surrounding environment. High levels of infestation demand more drastic measures. Treat the house with a cat flea repellent combined with a bed bug repellent because the brown dog ticks virtually hide the same places as these pests and they spread in the same way….

Index

…ring their work, encounters problems related to pests in homes, shops, warehouses and factories, whether they are animals that bite and sting, destroy food and materials – or are quite harmless. The pages can be used as references that base the determinations of the animals and their tracks on characteristics that can be seen with the naked eye or a good magnifying glass. Henri Mourier & Thorkild E. Hallas Pests in House and Home In writing this b…

The Oriental cockroach

…cockroach, male Latin: Blatta orientalis. The Oriental cockroach is not as common as the German cockroach. It is shiny black and is up to 2.5 cm long. Elytrons are almost entirely missing in the females, but they cover part of the males’ abdomen. The Oriental cockroach cannot fly. It climbs poorly and is mostly found on the floor and often in the boiler room or basement. The preferred temperature is from 20 to 29 ° C. If there is a shortage of dri…

Chalcids

…female inserts an egg into the victim with the help of her ovipositor, and in some cases this organ can also be used as a defensive weapon. The small dark parasitic forms which are common in houses (see p. 150) will normally not sting humans. There are, however, species which can give a mild, but irritating, sting….

The German cockroach

…ch Season for German cockroach Latin: Blatella germanica. This is the most common of the cockroaches that occur in connection with food in Northern European countries. It is approximately 12 mm long and have well-developed elytrons that cover the entire abdomen. The breast is yellowish brown with two dark stripes. Under the elytrons are quite well-developed flying wings. They are not used to fly, but is on rare occasions used as a kind of gliders…

Clytus arietis

Preferred common name: The wasp beetle Clytus arietis With its eye-catching drawing and restless behavior, the wasp beetle corresponds well to its name. The larvae of this beetle live in dead, dry deciduous wood. They do not attack timber indoors, but may be introduced with logs, and when the adult beetles are flying in mid-summer, they sometimes come in through doors and windows. They attract attention because of the striking colour pattern, whi…