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insects

The Attack of the Harlequins

Nicole for rentokil.co.za | May 29, 2013
These unassuming looking lady beetles are anything but ladylike; they are known to present themselves amongst pollen, fruit and harvested grapes and may taint a wine vintage with a repulsive blend of peanut butter, decaying spinach, blue cheese and sawdust flavor. Yuk! These lady bugs were introduced as a biological pest control agent to control [...]

Insects that Flee the Sun

Nicole for rentokil.co.za | May 15, 2013
The Red Roman Spider, also known as a Sun Spider or Wind Scorpion, is a strange creature, belonging to the Arachnida class. Although its name suggests it is a spider; this is actually not the case. The only likeness that they share with spiders is that they have eight legs. They also somewhat resemble scorpions. [...]

King of the Crickets: the Menacing Parktown Prawn

Nicole for rentokil.co.za | May 7, 2013
As eminently depicted in District 9, and much to the fear of local residents, Johannesburg is home to the loathsome and most terrifying insect of them all – the Parktown Prawn. As if the idea of a super-sized fighter cricket is not enough, I know of a grown man who, trembling under the watch of [...]

The Reasons Why Bees Swarm

Sean for jcehrlich.com | May 6, 2013
Have you ever wondered why bees swarm? The deBugged blog explores the reasons behind the natural bee phenomena.

Summer is in full swing, and so are the Flies

Nicole for rentokil.co.za | March 1, 2013
Not only are flies annoying, but these flying insects pose health risks; spreading with them bacteria that can cause harmful diseases. It’s important to employ fly control methods to get rid of flies before they become a real problem.