Where do bugs go in the winter? Part III
Where do bugs go in the winter? Part III Spiders in house The spiders you find in your home in the winter have actually been there a long time. Outdoor spiders don’t seek refuge inside of buildings during the winter. Where Do Mosquitoes Go in the Winter? They look for just the right place! – […]
Where do Bugs go in the Winter? Part II
Where do bugs go in the winter? Part II HIBERNATION Like many other types of animals, some insects will go into one of two types hibernation to avoid cold temperatures. Called diapause, these hibernation-like states of torpor cause the insect to go dormant. This dormant period allows the insect to slow its metabolism and conserve […]
Where do bugs go in the winter? Part I
Where do bugs go in the winter? Part I These are the kinds of questions you may be wondering when you’re wiping ants off your kitchen countertop or spraying wasps that have accumulated in your window screen. For many insects, the change in temperature is a matter of life and death. Some have adapted to […]
