⭐ Features

Bed bugs possess a specialized mouthpart designed for piercing skin and feeding on blood. They release anticoagulant and anesthetic compounds in their saliva to facilitate feeding without immediate detection. Bed bugs can survive for several months without a blood meal, entering a semi-dormant state. They emit pheromones for communication and aggregation. Their eggs are coated with a sticky substance, allowing them to adhere to surfaces. Bed bugs exhibit a strong resistance to many common insecticides due to genetic adaptations.

📍 Habitat

The most common areas where you can find bed bugs include mattresses and box springs, bed frames and headboards, cracks and crevices in walls or furniture, behind baseboards, inside electrical outlets, behind picture frames, in upholstered furniture, and in luggage or clothing. Bed bugs prefer locations close to where people sleep or rest.

⭐ Features

Cockroaches possess remarkable resilience, able to survive without food for weeks and withstand high levels of radiation. They have highly sensitive antennae for detecting chemical signals and vibrations, and their rapid reflexes allow them to evade predators quickly. Cockroaches can digest a wide range of organic materials, thanks to symbiotic gut bacteria that help break down tough substances like cellulose. They also exhibit social behaviors, such as group decision-making and sharing food through a process called trophallaxis.

📍 Habitat

Cockroaches are most commonly found in warm, humid areas with access to food and water. Typical locations include kitchens (under sinks, behind appliances, inside cabinets), bathrooms (under sinks, around drains), basements, laundry rooms, and storage areas with clutter. They also hide in cracks, crevices, and behind wallpaper or baseboards.

⭐ Features

Termites exhibit a highly organized social structure with distinct castes, including workers, soldiers, and reproductives, each performing specialized roles. They communicate using pheromones and vibrations, enabling complex coordination within colonies. Termites are among the few animals capable of digesting cellulose, thanks to symbiotic microorganisms in their guts. Their ability to construct intricate nests and mounds with regulated temperature and humidity demonstrates advanced collective engineering. Termites also play a crucial ecological role by recycling dead plant material and enriching soil fertility.

📍 Habitat

The most common areas where you can find termites include wooden structures (such as beams, floors, and walls), basements, crawl spaces, attics, around foundations, near leaky pipes or moisture sources, in mulch or woodpiles close to buildings, and in dead trees or stumps near homes. Termites are attracted to areas with wood and moisture.

⭐  Features

Silverfish possess a unique, rapid, wriggling movement that resembles the motion of a fish, which is how they get their name. They are known for their ability to survive long periods without food, sometimes up to a year. Silverfish feed on starchy materials and substances containing polysaccharides, such as paper, glue, and textiles, making them common pests in homes and libraries. They have a high tolerance for a wide range of environmental conditions and can live for several years, with some individuals surviving up to eight years. Silverfish also undergo a process called ametabolous development, meaning they do not undergo metamorphosis and look similar throughout their life stages.

📍 Habitat

Silverfish are most commonly found in damp, dark, and humid areas such as bathrooms, basements, kitchens, laundry rooms, attics, and storage areas. They often hide in cracks, crevices, behind baseboards, under sinks, and inside cupboards or bookshelves. Silverfish are attracted to paper, glue, and starchy materials, so they may also be found near books, cardboard boxes, wallpaper, and stored clothing.