Household Products

Dr. David Rider

        Ever since man began to live in shelters, insects have been determined to invade those homes and buildings.  A multitude of items have been developed to combat these unwelcome invaders.  Particularly annoying through time have been members of the Order Diptera.  Flies and mosquitoes have continued to bother us.  Very interesting items have been developed for their control (even some that employ electrical means).  Another group that has been a constant problem is the moths.  Immatures of some species feed on clothing, others may cause problems in stored food products.  Ants, cockroaches, fleas, silverfish, termites are obvious pests.  This section of this site documents items developed to aid in the control of various household pests.
 

• Electric vaporizers
• Flypaper and related items
• Ant poisons
• Cockroach poisons
• Moth crystals
• Moth vaporizers
• Vacuum devices
• Other

David A. Rider
Professor of Entomology
North Dakota State University
202 Hultz Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
E-Mail: David.Rider@ndsu.edu

 
Published by the Department of Entomology 

Prospective students may schedule a visit by calling 1-800-488-NDSU.