Insects
Movement
Insect
Scientific name
Habitat
Infestation
Disease associated
Control strategy
Flying
Mosquitoes
Flying
Flies
Diptera order
Flying
Wasps and Hornets
Vespidae family
Flying
Moths
Crawling
Dust Mites
Crawling
Lice
Crawling
Fleas
Siphonaptera order
Crawling
Silverfish
Damp, cool places like basements and bathrooms.
Crawling
House Dust Mite
Insect Strains
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes
Overview
Mosquitoes breed in warm and moist conditions, where they find favorable conditions to lay their eggs in the stagnant water of ponds, marshes, or thrown containers. These arthropods can cause fatal diseases such as malaria, dengue, and Zika virus. It is a serious issue for the safety of the general public. Biocides, used as larvicides and adulticides, serve an important role in the control of mosquitoes. Larvicides are aimed at the mosquito larvae in the water bodies, while adulticides target the adult mosquitoes for their killing, which will ultimately break the breeding cycle and reduce the chances of the spread of these lethal viruses.
Flies
Flies
Overview
Flies are flying insects with one pair of wings. They are usually found in areas with the highest concentration of organic waste, which includes manure heaps, refuse tips, and places where animals are kept. They reproduce and spread at a very fast rate in such unhygienic environments. They carry multiple foodborne infections transmitted from pathogenic microorganisms, such as Salmonella and E. coli. Flies need to be controlled in waste-enriched areas to keep the area clean from the most common but unhealthy type of infestation. Biocides are key to combating this type of infestation. They are useful in killing flies at all stages of development, thereby minimizing the rate of growth, which also curtails the associated health impact on the public.
Wasps and Hornets
Wasps and Hornets
Overview
Wasps and hornets are found in most temperate or tropical climates, with eaves, attics, and dense woods constituting some of the calculated harborage in which they construct their nests. These vespids present a pest problem due to their aggression and stings, which are fatal to people who are allergic to these stinging insects. Control over these insects is particularly important in residential and recreational outdoor areas. Biocides play an important role in the control of the wasp/hornet populations by killing them at the point source; this includes targeting the nests in order to disrupt the breeding of the insects and decrease their populations.
Moths
Moths
Overview
Moths are nocturnal pests with a pair of large wings that are covered with scales. The pests are ecologically active in varied environments that might be forests, gardens, as well as human habitats where there is the availability of plenty of foodstuff consisting of stored grain products, natural fibers, and fabrics. The insects are destructive to crops and stored foodstuffs, thereby causing extreme economic losses through the destruction of textile goods. Biocides play an essential role in the eradication of moth pests by controlling larval growth and adult moths that prevent losses of various farm products and equipment in households. Biocide applications ensure the best quality of stored commodities and fabrics, which are moth-free and undestroyed.
Bugs (Bed Bugs)
Bugs (Bed Bugs)
Overview
Many crawling insects which are skilled at hiding and crawling belong to this broad category of insects. In general, “bugs” might also refer to many insect pests that can infest one’s premises or garden. For example, bed bugs, which live in mattresses and furniture, feed on human blood, thus causing humans itchiness and overall discomfort. More so, common bugs might also be aphids and mealybugs, which damage plants by drinking sap. Human comfort and plant health demand efficient bug control. Biocides play a crucial role and help by providing targeted solutions for the elimination of the infestation. For example, when bed bugs are concerned, insecticidal sprays can be used. This reduces their populations and prevents further worsening.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches
Overview
Cockroaches are essentially crawling insects and are known for running fast and their hardiness. They are ideally suited to living in warm, moist environments. They breed in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements and are an important and common consumer of food scraps, water, and the shelter they find in human dwellings. Cockroaches transmit bacteria and allergens, which may cause illnesses such as asthma and allergies. The only effective method of reducing cockroach populations to sub-sufficient levels is through the application of biocides. Biocides offer an effective means of controlling infestations through regular application at an infested site, resulting in a decrease in cockroach populations and an increase in health and hygiene standards.
Ants
Ants
Overview
Ants are one of the most versatile insects and can be found in almost all habitats—from rainforests to cities. These social insects are primarily ground dwellers, but in some species, the ants may possess wings that are discarded immediately after mating. Besides these, ants are also common not only outdoors but also indoors. Ants are attracted to a variety of food items, including sweets, meat, and oils. They also carry a number of diseases and contaminate food, and some species like carpenter ants make nests in wood ruin properties such as house furniture. Biocides targeted towards ants easily kill the ants once they come into contact with the biocidal substances. These may be in the form of baits, sprays, or granules. Biocides kill the queen or the workers and disrupt reproduction and colony sustainability, thus leading to effective long-term control.
Ticks
Ticks
Overview
A tick is a tiny arachnid belonging to the order Ixodida and is classified under the class Arachnida. These ectoparasites are well known for passing disease to humans as well as animals. Ticks thrive in warm and moist environments, found in grassland as well as woody settings. This arachnid attaches to the hosts to feed on blood in all developmental stages- larva, nymph, and adult. Their long feeding times, along with the release of salivary anticoagulants, have made them a potential source for transmitting pathogens of many other serious diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tick-borne encephalitis.
Dust Mites
Dust Mites
Overview
Dust mites are small arachnids classified under the Pyroglyphidae family; they cannot be seen by the naked eye. They thrive in warm and moist surroundings indoors and primarily live in bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets. They feed on human skin flakes, pollen, and fungal spores. Dust mites are not parasites, but they can develop allergies and asthma. Excrement and parts of the body in the dust mite consist of highly potent allergens that trigger sneezing, runny nose, and other respiratory issues in sensitized individuals.
Lice
Lice
Overview
Lice are small, wingless, blood-sucking parasites infesting the hair and skin of the host, especially humans. The parasite thrives in crowded conditions and is easily spread through close personal contact. The ectoparasite has long been entrenched as a familiar pest in schools and any other communal setting. Their constant recurrence is facilitated by the level of irritation they cause to their hosts and may even spread through head-to-head contact. Lice infestation management is a significant task, particularly in public health matters. Biocides are prepared as medicated shampoos and lotions containing biocidal agents against lice. The treatment must ensure that active lice and their eggs are killed in order to prevent them from immediately re-infesting the host.
Fleas
Fleas
Overview
Fleas are small, wingless insects that are blood parasites of different warm-blooded animals, such as mammals and birds, and even people. They are capable of jumping long distances relative to their size. They can be found in houses, clothes, and places where animals walk. They are known for painful bites and transmit multiple diseases to animals and even humans, such as plague and flea-borne typhus. Since they are dangerous pests for livestock and humans, control of fleas is vital to prevent illness. Biocide, available in the form of dedicated formulations, mords, sprays, and powder, is an effective way of attacking fleas at different stages of the flea life cycle. . It kills flea larvae living on the body and in the environment surrounding the laxative and prevents re-infestation, making our living space healthier.
Silverfish
Silverfish
Overview
Silverfish are minute and wingless insects known as fish because of their sparkling movement and appearance. They are sometimes considered as flying insects because of their fluttery movement at times. They flourish better in high humidity, dark habitats like the basement, attic, kitchen, and bathroom, where they feed on paper or paste, textiles, and other starchy meals. They feed on books, wallpaper, and clothes that have tinkering goods based on cellulose and create much annoyance and waste as pests. The best control of their population is through the use of biocides, which could be done by way of limited applications of boric acid sprays or insecticide dust or baits for the hiding holes and isolated moist spots where silverfish hide. Regular alteration reduces their population
House Dust Mite
House Dust Mite
Overview
Dust mites are small arachnids classified under the Pyroglyphidae family; they cannot be seen by the naked eye. They thrive in warm and moist surroundings indoors and primarily live in bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets. They feed on human skin flakes, pollen, and fungal spores. Dust mites are not parasites, but they can develop allergies and asthma. Excrement and parts of the body in the dust mite consist of highly potent allergens that trigger sneezing, runny nose, and other respiratory issues in sensitized individuals.
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