In the spirit of Halloween, we have decided to compile a list of the scariest bugs this world has to offer. Fortunately for all of us, these pests are not native to the Massachusetts area, but they do threaten humans in other areas throughout the world. They are big, scary and you wouldn’t want to see one of them if you’re not equipped to protect yourself. Ahh.. enough with the scare tactics, here are the five scariest pests you’ll hopefully never see!
Japanese Giant Hornet
These guys are just about as bad as it gets. They are native to the Japan area and they can live in multiple climates. Unlike traditional hornets, these insects are about the size of your thumb and their stingers can excrete a poison that burns human flesh. The really bad part is, that poison also contains a pheromone that signals all the other hornets in the hive to come have their way with you. The Japanese Hornet kills about forty people every year.
Bullet Ant
Originally from the South American rainforest, these ants can reach up to an inch long when they are fully mature. They have also been known to come in for aerial attacks because they tend to nest high in trees to stay safe from predators on the ground. They have lethal stings that make it feel like you’ve been shot, hence the name ‘bullet ant.’
Africanized Honey Bee
These bees owe their existence to science and they have been mutated into one of the most aggressive bee species on the planet. In the 1950’s, scientists crossed a European Bee with an African Bee to create these guys and boy was that a mistake. Their original goal was to create a bee that was resistant to the jungle and they got much more than that. These bees are extremely resistant to climate changes and they are very territorial.
Army Ant
These ants can multiply quickly and they are known for their nomadic lifestyle. They roam all over the Amazon setting up small camps to reproduce and then they move on wreaking havoc on their journeys. Their large jaws allow them to eat things you would deem impossible to consume. There are ancient stories from the Amazon people that they have seen the ant consume a duckling!
Bot Fly
These flies are known for infesting one of the most important structures in our lives– our own bodies! Most bot flies burrow their way into horses and other mammals where they live as maggots until they are mature enough to hatch into flies. However, there have been accounts of bot flies burrowing into human flesh and they can kill if they aren’t detected!
At Pest Control Unlimited, we are trained to deal with the pests of Massachusetts and luckily, none of these guys are on our list. If you live in the Middlesex County are and need insect, rodent or any kind of pest removal, we are the best team for the job!
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