Flying Insects

House Fly

Can we say anything good about the pesky house fly? Yes! In recent years scientists have studied house flies to learn more about animal conservation. Of course, that doesn’t mean we want house flies in our homes.

To control the house flies, try the following:

• Screen your home.
• Out-of-doors, introduce fly parasites. They are commercially available.
• If all else fails, try using fly traps
• If none of these at home remedies work, Call Midstate Termite and Pest Control for your pest needs.

Beetles

Asian Lady Beetles, or Ladybugs, have a yellow, orange or red color and distinctive spots making them unappealing to predators. If threatened, a ladybug protects itself by playing dead or secreting a foul-tasting fluid from joints in its legs. Although they can be pests to homeowners, ladybugs are actually garden “good guys”. Farmers love them for their appetite. This pretty little bug protects crops by voraciously consuming huge numbers of plant-eating insects, like aphids and mealy-worms. To attract ladybugs to your garden:

• Grow flowers such as angelica and herbs such as dill and yarrow.
• Don’t eliminate dandelion weed, as it also attracts ladybugs.