红火虫,来自欧洲和西亚的入侵昆虫,正在多伦多涌现,大量进入住家,并由于气味而引起骚扰,但它们无害,不会破坏财产。
Red firebugs, invasive insects from Europe and western Asia, are swarming in Toronto, entering homes in large numbers and causing nuisance due to odor, but they are harmless and do not damage property.
红火虫是来自欧洲和西亚的入侵性昆虫,在安大略,特别是在多伦多日益普遍,因为它们聚集在小叶叶树上,在更凉爽的天气下在家中寻找栖身之所。
Red firebugs, invasive insects from Europe and western Asia, are increasingly common in Ontario, especially in Toronto, as they gather on little leaf linden trees and seek shelter in homes during cooler weather.
2008年首次在北美发现,它们不能飞,对人类无害,不会传播疾病或破坏财产,但是,它们数量庞大,受到干扰时臭味大,可能令人不快。
First spotted in North America in 2008, they cannot fly, are harmless to humans, and do not spread disease or damage property, but their large numbers and foul odor when disturbed can be a nuisance.
他们通过很小的空隙进入家庭, 他们的费洛蒙会吸引更多的虫子。
They enter homes through small gaps, and their pheromones attract more bugs.
专家们建议封闭入境点,使用屏幕、真空渗透,用肥皂水或高压水管管理户外人口。
Experts recommend sealing entry points, using screens, vacuuming infestations, and managing outdoor populations with soapy water or high-pressure hoses.
多伦多市建议不要挤压它们以避免臭味和污点。
The City of Toronto advises against squishing them to avoid odors and stains.