Firebrat

Posted by on Apr 15, 2011 in Cracks and Crevices, Pest Directory, Pests | 0 comments

You need to know…

1. Firebrats are typically 1–1.5 cm.
2. They prefer higher temperatures and require some humidity, and can be found in bakeries and near boilers or furnaces. They feed on a wide variety of carbohydrates and starches that are also protein sources such as flour and book bindings.
3. They can contaminate food, damage paper goods, and stain clothing.
4. females can  lay up to 195 eggs in a lifetime. After incubation (12–13 days), the nymphs hatch. The complete life cycle may be passed in 2 to 4 months; thus several generations may result each year.