Some Assassin Bug species, such as those dubbed the “Termite Eaters”, can be highly beneficial to humans. Utilizing a hunting technique known as “aggressive mimicry”, these cunning pest-killers use dead termites; to deceive live ones into approaching.
Using a similarly deceptive method, the Assassin Bug will "pluck-away" at a spider’s web; to mimic the movements of exhausted, stuck prey. When the spider casually approaches to investigate, the Assassin Bug will “tap" the spider a few times; then move into position and attack.
This natural pest control method of controlling spiders and termites, makes the Assassin Bug an interesting, handy and natural alternative; to traditional pest control solutions.
Beneficial insects, like the Assassin bug, are an amazing natural approach to pest control; that can work in partnership with other exterminating methods.
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