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Deadly Insects You Might Not Know Existed

Bullet ant

Bullet ants are one of the largest species of ants in the world and are infamous for their sting which has been known as one of the most painful sensations in the world. It is said that the bite of bullet ant feels similar to getting struck by a bullet and can take several weeks for the pain to subside from a single bite. They make a frightening shriek moment before the bite. It is primarily located in the rainforests of South America. Visit Termite Guys Brisbane to know more about pest.

Human botfly or Dermatobia hominis

These flies are known to lay their eggs on mosquitoes and horse flies which in turn get rubbed of onto human and animals which burrow into the flesh where they feed and grow. The human bit fly is located in Central and South America.

Japanese/Asian giant hornet

This wasp can inject its victim with 8 flesh-eating toxins and sting how many times it wants, making it undoubtedly one of the deadliest insects on earth. The Japanese/Giant hornet is native to China and central Asia but has spread to France and South Korea.

Driver ant

These ants are not particularly poisonous nor do they possess sharp or powerful mandibles but what makes them dangerous is the ability to overcome their victims with the sheer size of their swarms. They engulf and carry away their pray. They are native to Central and South Africa as well as tropical Asia.

Kissing bug

These bugs are known to feed on blood. They have got their names from their peculiar behavior to bite their victims on the lips when they are asleep. They are carriers of Chagas disease and are native to South, Central, and North America.

Tsetse fly

The infamous Tsetse fly is the primary carrier of sleeping sickness which has killed over thousands of people. These flies are native to central Africa.

Flea

Fatal diseases like the plague can be transmitted from fleas that bite infected animals or humans. It is sourced by coming in contact with infected prey. Fleas are native to all regions of the world.

Locust/grasshopper

Locusts have been known to be the cause of food shortages and various famines for over thousands of years, killing millions of people. Although they can be controlled now, they do pose a real threat to our food supply.

Mosquito

Mosquitoes can carry over thousands of diseases such as Malaria, Zika, and Encephalitis, etc. Mosquitoes are found everywhere on the globe except Antarctica. Malaria alone is known to kill over a million people while infecting more than 500,000 people a year. Keep your surroundings clean, prohibit stagnant water and consider using bug repellents, long pants and sleeve to prevent mosquitoes and their bites.