Cyrus Pest Control

04/17/2019

Got ants I can help

09/01/2017

Big thanks to times Virginia and people of Appomattox for voting us best pest control company

05/14/2015

its the time of the year for ants, stink bugs, spiders and all the other pesky critters , don't forget we offer competive rates and are always here to serve your needs also if you have any questions on a pest, need identification of what it is let me know I ll be glad to help . also check out the page it shows differences and some identification to help

11/13/2011

Its the time of the year for mice to try to sneak in - a few tips - seal all holes under sinks around pipes with steel wool or spray foam , try not to leave doors open thee little buggers are fast and just like us want a warm place for winter ,

08/24/2010

07/26/2010

Its flea season -here are some facts on them . -------------------
Life cycle and habitat
Fleas are holometabolous insects, going through the four life cycle stages of egg, larva, pupa, and imago
(adult). The flea life cycle begins when the female lays after feeding.
Adult fleas must feed on blood before they can become capable of
reproduction.[3]
Eggs are laid in batches of up to 20 or so, usually on the host itself,
which means that the eggs can easily roll onto the ground. Because of
this, areas where the host rests and sleeps become one of the primary habitats of eggs and developing fleas. The eggs take around two days to two weeks to hatch.[2]




Micrograph of a flea larva.


Flea larvae emerge from the eggs to feed on any available organic
material such as dead insects, f***s, and vegetable matter. They are
blind and avoid sunlight, keeping to dark places like sand, cracks and
crevices, and bedding. Given an adequate supply of food, larvae should pupate and weave a silken
cocoon within 1–2 weeks after 3 larval stages. After another week or
two, the adult flea is fully developed and ready to emerge from the
cocoon. They may however remain resting during this period until they
receive a signal that a host is near - vibrations (including sound),
heat, and carbon dioxide are all stimuli indicating the probable presence of a host.[2] Fleas are known to overwinter in the larval or pupal stages.
Once the flea reaches adulthood, its primary goal is to find blood and then to reproduce.[5]
Adult fleas only have about a week to find food once they emerge, but
after that they can survive two months to a year between meals. Flea
populations are unevenly distributed, with about 50% eggs, 35% larvae,
10% pupae, and 5% adults.[2]
Their total life cycle can be as short as two weeks, but may be several
months in ideal conditions. Female fleas can lay 500 or more eggs over
their life, allowing for phenomenal growth rates.
Adult female rabbit fleas, Spilopsyllus cuniculi, can detect
the changing levels of cortisol and corticosterone, hormones in the
rabbit's blood that indicate she is getting close to giving birth. This
triggers sexual maturity in the fleas and they start producing eggs. As
soon as the baby rabbits are born, the fleas make their way down to them
and once on board they start feeding, mating, and laying eggs. After 12
days, the adult fleas make their way back to the mother. They complete
this mini-migration every time she gives birth.[6]

11/03/2009

11/01/2009

Pentatomidae, Greek pente meaning five and tomos meaning section, is a family of insects that includes some of the stink bugs and shield bugs.

The unscientific term stink bug is also applied to distantly related species such as Boisea trivittata, the boxelder bug, and the Eleodes sp., the pinacate beetles.

If disturbed, stink bugs emit a pungent liquid containing cyanide compounds with a rancid almond scent. Their antennae are 5-segmented, which gives the family its name. Their bodies are usually shield-shaped. The stink bugs have thick wing covers known as shields.

Many stink bugs and shield bugs are considered agricultural pest insects, because they can create large populations; they suck plant juices and damage crop production, and they are resistant to many pesticides. However, some genera of Pentatomidae are considered highly beneficial; the anchor bug, which can be distinguished by the red-orange anchor shape on the adult, is one example. It is a predator of other insects, especially Mexican bean beetles, Japanese beetles, and other pest insects.

In the British Isles there are 33 species of shield bugs belonging to the super-family Pentatomoidea, 32 of which are native and 1 which is considered to be newly naturalised.[1] Of these 32 species, 17 belong in the family Pentatomidae. Stink bugs hibernate in the winter.

The stink bug is known as bọ xít in Vietnamese, and is featured in Vietnamese cuisine.

10/31/2009

10/31/2009

feel free to post any questions about insects here and i will try to answer them

10/31/2009