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Masked Hunter Identification and Control In Utah
Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.
REDUVIUS PERSONATUS
Masked hunters are 9/10 of an inch in length and are a dark brown to black color. They have a slender body. Immatures will camouflage by covering themselves in dirt and debris.
Masked hunters can be found in garages, dirty closets, boiler rooms and other dirty, dusty areas. They occasionally enter bedrooms.
Identify the pest with our Masked Hunter gallery
Dorsal view of a masked hunter.
Side view of a masked hunter.
Close up of the head and antennae of a masked hunter.
Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Head and legs of a masked hunter.
Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Masked hunter eggs.
Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Dark coloring of the masked hunter.
Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Are Masked Hunters A Health Risk
Masked hunters can occasionally be found indoors and may bite, even if unprovoked. They are considered a beneficial predatory insect. They do NOT transmit Chagas disease.
Photo to the left by Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Name:
Reduvius personatus
Diet:
Other arthropods
Impact:
Cause fearfulness because of their bites and their looks.
Tips For Keeping Masked Hunters Away
How To Prevent Masked Hunters
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You can prevent masked hunters by using door sweeps on all doors leading outside or into a garage or storage area.
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Eliminate other insects that serve as a food source.
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Vacuum regularly.
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Change exterior lighting to sodium vapor light bulbs.
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