Insects

Horse flies are attracted to damp, humid areas (swamp land) or near rivers or streams. Insecticides don't seem to bother them, but I did some research and came up with a trap for them. Although it's not cheap $250 it apparently works well. Please go onto: www.bitingflies.com/ Good luck Marcy I know that they like to fly over water and bite when swimming. _______________ http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/prints/deerhorseflies.html University of Rhode Island GreenShare Factsheets -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deer & Horse Flies Diptera: Tabanidae Horse flies and deer flies belong to the fly family Tabanidae. Horse flies (genus Tabanus) are considerably larger than deer flies (genus Chrysops). Both horse flies and deer flies have large heads and large eyes. Horse flies can range from 20 mm (3/4 inch) to more than 25 mm (1 inch) in length. A common species typically found near beaches and saltmarshes is Tabanus nigrovittatus, or "greenhead fly." This species has brilliant green eyes which are sometimes crossed with red or purplish bands. Larger species of horse flies are brown to black and have varying stripes or triangles on their abdomens. The larger species of horse flies are less common, but inflict a painful bite similar to other species of horse flies. The antennae of horse flies are thick and lengthen into 5 thinner segments; the antennae of deer flies are long and thin. The wings of horse flies are usually clear or completely dark, whereas deer fly wings have varying patterns. Deer flies are comparable in size to house flies and are mostly yellow or black with varying stripes and shapes on their abdomens. The wings of deer flies are usually marked with dark patterns. Deer flies also have brilliantly-colored eyes, ranging from gold to green, with large brightly-colored stripes. Damage: Only female horse flies and deer flies feed on blood. Both flies are vicious, painful biters which feed on the blood of cattle, horses, mules, hogs, dogs, deer and other mammals, including humans. These flies cut through the skin using razor-sharp mouthparts that are shaped like a knife or razor. The flies will then suck the blood up from the wound for several minutes. This process makes these flies potential mechanical vectors of such diseases as anthrax, tularemia, anaplasmosis, hog cholera, equine infectious anemia and filariasis. Deer flies and horse flies are also suspected of transmitting Lyme disease (New England Journal of Medicine 322:1752, 1990). The open wound left by the fly bite also permits secondary feeding sites for other nuisance insects. Biting deer flies frequently attack humans along beaches, streams, ponds, lakes and around woods and dirt roads near large bodies of water. Some people suffer severe lesions, high fever and even general disability when bitten. Allergic reactions may occur from the saliva, which is poured into the wound to prevent clotting while the fly is feeding. A person can become increasingly sensitive to repeated bites. However, horse flies and deer flies are generally thought of as primarily nuisance pests. Life Cycle: The lifecycles of both horse and deer flies are similar. The first stage of development is the egg stage. The eggs are dark, shiny and spindle shaped. They are layered in masses ("tiers") which contain a few to several hundred eggs. These masses are laid on vegetation which hangs over water. Eggs hatch within five to twelve days, and small larvae drop down and burrow into moist soil. Suitable habitats include saltmarshes, swamps, bogs and areas along the edges of ponds, lakes and streams. Deer fly larvae feed on organic debris and other small organisms. Horse fly larva will feed on organic debris, insects, small crustaceans, snails, earthworms and other organisms. Horse fly larvae are also cannibalistic and will eat other larvae. Larvae overwinter in muddy soils, maturing in late spring. In some cases, larvae take one to three years to complete development. In late spring, the larvae migrate towards dryer soils and develop into pupae. The pupal period varies between species and may range from six to twelve days, depending on temperature. Adult flies emerge from pupae and immediately begin mating and blood feeding. Adults are strong fliers, searching visually for hosts and mates. The females require a blood meal for their eggs, but also feed on nectar and plant juices for flight energy. Males also require nectar and plant juices for flight. Control: Unfortunately, there are no satisfactory methods for control of horse flies and deer flies. It is impractical in most regions to eliminate their breeding areas, especially along endangered wetlands, where these flies are commonly found. Larval control is equally impractical, especially in recreation areas or reservoirs. Adulticiding is not practical because it requires the use of broad-spectrum insecticides, which can be toxic to fish, birds and mammals. Traditional repellants are not effective in keeping away horse and deer flies. Repellants containing DEET (N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) do not prevent flies from landing, although they may inhibit the flies from biting. The greatest horse and deer fly activity occurs on warm, sunny days when there is little or no wind. A slight drop in temperature or a sudden breeze reduces biting attacks. Horse and deer flies are visual insects, locating hosts by movement. Dark, moving objects and shapes are most attractive to the flies. They are also attracted to carbon dioxide that is released from their hosts. To reduce exposure to bites, it is best to wear light-colored clothing, including a light baseball cap, especially on warm, sunny days when flies are most active. Many devices have been designed to catch flies attracted to moving objects. One device is the trolling deer fly trap. This device consists of a blue cup coated with sticky material; the cup is placed outside of a moving vehicle, attracting horse and deer flies with its movement and color. Another device is the Tred-not Deer Fly Patch, which is a new, non-chemical sticky patch for controlling horse and deer flies. Some testers have reported good results from these odorless, non-chemical, adhesive patches. The patches are 7.5 cm (3 inches) wide by 15 cm (6 inches) long, and are worn on the back of a baseball cap to trap and hold biting deer flies. A number of fly traps have been developed which attract these flies using dark, moving objects, as well as carbon dioxide and other attractants. Although these traps will not completely eliminate all the flies, they will reduce the populations to a more tolerable level. Examples of trap designs include canopy traps, box traps, malaise traps and light traps. Commercially available horse and deer fly repellants are available for use on animals only. Most of these repellants contain permethrin, which may be harmful to humans. One must take precautions to use these repellants only as instructed. Repellants safe for horses are not necessarily safe for other animals. Always follow label directions. By Kristen Bartlett, 1999 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pesticides are poisonous! Read and follow all safety precautions on labels. Handle carefully and store in original containers out of reach of children, pets or livestock. Dispose of empty containers immediately, in a safe manner and place. Pesticides should never be stored with foods or in areas where people eat. When trade names are used for identification, no product endorsement is implied, nor is discrimination intended against similar materials. Be sure that the pesticide you intend to use is registered for the state of use. The user of this information assumes all risk for personal injury or property damage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information, call the URI CE Gardening and Food Safety Hotline at 1-800-448-1011 or (401)874-2929 from outside Rhode Island; Monday-Thursday between 9 am and 2 pm.

Don't mess around. Go with one of these:

1. steamroller;

2. bazooka;

3. 10 pound sledge; or

4. tape them to hand grenades and pull the pins.

An insect has a nucleus in every one of its cells, since it is composed of Eukaryotic cells.

Ants move small insects called aphids from plant to plant. The aphids are protected by the ants while the ants feed on sugary honeydew produced by the aphids. This is referred to as a symbiotic relationship.

A Greenfly is a sap sucker, and not a carnivore.

Termites and Borers

Yes, you see how my mother reacts when I do stuff like that

Canadian Night Crawlers are a type of worm that is colored green. They reach a sexual age at a few weeks old.

A bug bomb is poison that's why it kills the bugs. So, if you breathe it in you are getting poisoned. Not smart.

Yes grants may be available but are need-based grants and they are available to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Scholarships may be available but will be based on your grades, heritage, religion, and affiliations. Also student loans may be available and can be paid back with very low interest free monthly payments.

Apparently, only male cicadas make sounds.

bugs have became what they are because that's just the way they were made, to be bugs.

The USDA has recommended a IPM (Integrated Pest Management) approach for homeowners against the Japanese Beetle. The pest introduced in the USA in the 1916's cannot be eradicated but can be controlled by traps, pesticides, and biological methods.

They use cilia, or the tiny hairs located all over the insects body. They also use their antennae to help them smell and move and to see.

1. quadrats are exellent for counting organisms that stay in one place .however the are not much use with animals that move around there are a number of methods to count animal populations.
2. collection a sweep neet can be used to collect insects and spiders from ground layer field layer and shrub layers animals can be collected fromm ponds and streams in similiar way once collected the animals can be identified and kept in suitable containers until yhe count is finished when alll the animals have been counted they should be released safely back into their natural habitats

It is very difficult to identify an insect. You need a microscope. For example, the detailed structure of the mouthparts if often important.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens. I fail to see how this involves animal life.

An insect is an animalia group under arthropoda with 3 pairs of legs, a pair of antennae, and a segmented body.

Locomotion = movement. So walking with the legs and flying with the wings.

Insect nest balls that are found hanging from a tree leaf are usually a hornet or wasp nest. Hornets and wasps are extremely aggressive, and should be dealt with at night.

The subphylum of millipedes and centipedes belong to the subphylum myriapoda. There are over 13,000 species that are terrestrial and they belong to the Animalia kingdom.

Air Wick Insect Repellents are candles, sprays, and creams that the company Air Wick produces. These items are known to repel bugs.

insects camouflage in many different ways. one way is with coloring, like the grasshopper, most grasshoppers that you see are green or tan to blend in with their environment. other bugs like the "stick bug" have a specialized body shape to camouflage, in this case, the shape of a stick.

no. only certain bugs do.

ause they have an exoskelaton