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Most people don’t have these beetles much attention, but during their third stage of metamorphosis, they are white grubs.  They wreak havoc on many types of turfgrass by eating their roots.  It is not uncommon for infestations to number 10 grubs per square foot and at this point, the grass can often be pulled back like a piece of carpet.

http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/white-grubs-lawns

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Currently, the military uses actual honeybees and beetles to locate landmines and areas of toxic gas.  Insect size drones can be used for environmental monitoring, search and rescue operations, or crop pollination assistance. Click the link below to learn more:
http://techland.time.com/2013/05/03/a-wing-and-a-tether-tiny-robotic-insects-now-capable-of-controlled-flight/

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To produce 1 pound of honey, a Honey Bee colony may travel 50,000 miles!

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According to the University of Florida – Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences there are 650 Springtail species in North America, and 3,600 species found worldwide!

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There are only 3 types of social insects but over 12,000 species: 2,750 different termite species, 8,800 different ant species and over 1,300 different bee, wasp and hornet (hymenoptera) species.

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If your property in Augusta, GA is suffering from a mosquito infestation it’s time to call our mosquito control professionals today. We offer a variety of mosquito services to treat your yard and keep your home or business safe.

https://hornespestcontrol.com/residential-pest-control/mosquito-control-services-mosquito-treatment/

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The life cycle of an adult Mayfly is short lived, only surviving one to two days!

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In Georgia, Argentine ant trails have reached lengths over 350 feet!

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According to The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians, there are 2,700 species of snakes found throughout the world, except Antarctica.  There are 115 species found in the U.S. and Canada.

A little closer to home, there are 40 species of snakes in Georgia and 38 in South Carolina, according to The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory.

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Estimated damage from Cigarette Beetles:  While no one really knows for sure the exact figure, but many industry leaders placed Cigarette Beetle damage at 250 million in 2010.

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