Termites are even popularly called “white ants” due to their superficial resemblance to those insects.Īnswer: False - Although some beetles can’t fly, most members of the beetle family, Coleoptera, are equipped with wings at the adult stages of their lives. And certain species of ants are drawn to nesting in wooden structures, just like termites.

Both are also capable of building large mounds. How much of a bug myth buster are you? Test your knowledge with this true or false quiz about insects.Īnswer: False - While bed bugs prefer to stay inside and close to the warm bodies they feed on, they can survive outdoors when the temperatures stay above freezing and there’s a source for blood meals.Īnswer: False - Both termites and ants are complex social organisms that live in large colonies. Sometimes a cautionary tale about pests is worth heeding, but in many cases, conventional insect wisdom isn't supported by science. Helping protect your home from an infestation can mean being able to tell superstition from science.

You don’t have to be an entomologist (insect expert) to know the truth about bugs.

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