Are you afraid of spiders? Do cockroaches make you cringe? Do ants give you the heebie jeebies? Us too! Here are 7 fun facts about pests that will hopefully change how you think about them!
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Spiders are really good at spinning webs.
Spiders are really good at spinning webs. They can do so in less than 30 minutes, which is pretty impressive considering how complicated a spider’s web can be. Spiders use silk to make their webs and then they wait for insects to fly into them so they can eat them!
So even though we don’t like spiders when they crawl in our home, spiders can be good guys in the wild because they eat insects like mosquitoes (which we don’t like). There are some good things about keeping them in the wild because they help keep populations under control by eating harmful pests such as ticks and flies.*
Cockroaches like to eat dirty things.
Cockroaches are attracted to dirty things, so they’ll eat just about anything.
Cockroaches have very strong stomachs that can digest almost anything. They have been known to eat human hair, toothpaste and soap–even human feces!
Termites eat your house, but they also eat other insects!
Termites are a great example of how insects can be beneficial to the environment. They help keep the insect population in check and eat wood, which is fine in nature but bad for our homes!
If you’re worried about your house being eaten by termites, don’t worry! You can protect your home by calling in an exterminator if you suspect you have a problem.
Mice are really good at finding tiny little places to hide.
You may have heard that mice can squeeze through holes the size of a quarter, but did you know that they can also climb up walls and jump? Mice are really good at finding tiny little places to hide. If you want to keep mice out of your house, it’s important that all holes are sealed. You should also make sure there aren’t any gaps around pipes or wires because these areas are popular hiding spots for mice.
If one does find its way into your home (or if you’ve had a pet who was chewing on things), try using peppermint oil or lavender oil as an alternative pest repellent while you wait for the exterminator to arrive.
Ants like to work in groups and they can even make bridges to get over gaps!
Ants are social insects, so it’s no surprise that many species of ants have been observed working together to build bridges. These tiny structures can span gaps as wide as 8 inches (20 centimeters) and weigh up to 50 times the weight of an individual ant!
Bed bugs like to suck blood, but they aren’t dangerous or scary right?
You might be asking yourself, “Are bed bugs dangerous?” The answer to that question is no. They are not dangerous and they will not hurt you, but they can cause a lot of discomfort and annoyance if you have them in your home! Bed bugs like to suck blood, but they aren’t dangerous or scary right?
Bed bugs do not carry any diseases like Ebola or HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). But they can make people feel very uncomfortable because they bite people while they’re sleeping at night. Bed bug bites look like little red dots on the skin that itch really bad! If you get bitten by one, try not scratch it because it will only cause an infection under your fingernail which could hurt even more than just having the bite itself!
Bats are a lot more helpful than you might think. They eat tons of mosquitoes every night!
Bats are another animal that has a bad reputation, but they’re actually pretty awesome. Not only do they eat lots of mosquitoes (and other insects), but they also help control populations of harmful bugs and pests in your garden. Bats are important members of the ecosystem that you don’t want to mess with!
Pests are more than just gross, annoying creatures — they can help us too!
Pests eat other pests. If you have a problem with an infestation of one type of insect or rodent, there’s a good chance that another type of pest will be happy to eat it for you. For example: spiders are natural predators for moths and flies; bats eat mosquitoes; birds eat ticks and fleas (and also provide us with fertilizer!). This is wonderful in nature of course, but not always a great solution indoors.
Pests pollinate flowers. Bees aren’t just cute little fuzzy creatures — they’re essential for growing crops such as almonds and apples! Without bees pollinating trees and plants every year, we wouldn’t have any fruit or vegetables left in the world by now!
Conclusion
So there you have it, seven fun facts about pests! I hope that after reading this you now have a new appreciation for these little guys. They can be a nuisance indoors, but they also do a lot of good in the world. And remember: if you ever have any concerns about an infestation in your home or business, don’t hesitate to contact us at Atlas Pest right away!