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Which Types Of Assassin Bugs Exist In Massachusetts? And Are Any Species Dangerous To Humans In Residential Areas?
Assassin bugs are a large group of true bugs that belong to the Reduviidae family. The family contains around 300 documented species, several of which dwell in Massachusetts. Assassin bugs are often cited as beneficial insects for gardeners due to the bug’s habit of...
How Abundant Are Common House Spiders Within Massachusetts Homes? Can They Be Dangerous?
The classic image of a spider web appears as a circular design containing curved geometric shapes. However, these hypnotic-looking webs are built mainly by orb-weaver spiders and a few other arachnid groups. Most spider webs are not nearly so intricately designed. In...
Is There Legal Recourse For Massachusetts Residents Who Purchased A Home With Hidden Termite Damage That The Previous Owners Knew About?
Buying a house is one of the most significant financial decisions a person can make, so extensive termite damage is the last thing a person wants to find within their new home. Housing and real estate laws concerning the disclosure of termite damage differs from state...
Is It True That Kissing Bugs Have Spread Chagas Disease In Massachusetts?
Before a few years ago, many Americans had never heard of kissing bugs, let alone the sometimes fatal parasitic infections that these bugs transmit to humans. These airborne insects are officially referred to as triatomine bugs, but they earned their nickname from...
The Massachusetts Millipedes That Have Been Known To Invade Homes
Just like insects and arachnids, millipedes are categorized as arthropods, but unlike insects and arachnids, millipedes belong to the Diplopoda class. There exists a whopping 10,000 documented millipede species in the world with 1,400 occuring within the United...
How Many Carpenter Ant Species Are Pests In Massachusetts Homes? Do They Swarm Into Homes?
There exists more than one thousand carpenter ant species worldwide, 60 of which reside in the United States and Canada. Most carpenter ant species dwell in forested regions where they create nests within dead and moist wood. Carpenter ants are one of the most...
Why Residents Of Boston Should Expect Clothes Moth Infestations Within Their Homes In The Near Future
Clothes moths are household insect pests that inflict damage to clothes, handbags and various other materials made from animal fibers. The most common items that sustain damage from these moths are fur coats, leather jackets, and other animal materials, such as wool,...
How Touching Up Your Property’s Landscape Can Reduce The Chances Of A Termite Infestation From Occurring In Your Home
This time of year sees the emergence of daytime termite swarms in Massachusetts. During the winter season in the state, termites that are located above the soil’s frostline will die from the extreme cold. Termites that travel below the frostline usually stay...Which Mosquito-Borne Viruses Infect Massachusetts Residents?
More than 3,000 mosquito species have been documented worldwide, but only 150 species dwell within the United States. The state of Massachusetts is home to 51 mosquito species, some of which spread disease to humans. Some mosquito species in the state dwell within...
The Parson Spider Is A Common Sight Within Massachusetts Homes, But How Dangerous Is This Species?
There exists two spider species in the United States that are commonly cited by experts as being potentially dangerous to humans due to the toxicity of their venom. These two spider species are the black widow and the brown recluse. Black widow bites can cause victims...