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家中節肢動物的種類與數量多寡可能與住屋的地理位置、鄉村或都市、房子型式、建材材質、樓層、設計裝潢、週遭環境、行為習慣、密閉程度、居住者特性、空調系統之使用與是否漏水等因素都有密切相關性。因此，別再抱怨出現在家中的蟲子，你和家人的一舉一動都與牠們的存在密切相關。

You Determine Which Arthropods Enter Your House

The species and numbers of arthropods in a home are related to the home's geographical location, whether it is in a rural or urban area, the type of home, building materials used, the floor it is on, interior design, surrounding environment, behaviors and habits, level of air tightness, characteristics of the residents, use of ventilation systems and whether there are leaks. So, next time you complain about arthropods in your home, remember their existence is closely related to your actions and habits.

未清理之果皮垃圾常會吸引昆蟲前來取食Uncleaned peel garbage often attracts insects to eat

寵物有時會將寄生蟲帶回家Pets can bring home parasites

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沒有沒有蟲的家

基本上，適合人生存的環境，也適合很多蟲的生存。許多節肢動物體型微小，易於透過任何微小縫隙或攜帶進入家中，且僅需極小棲息空間如垃圾桶、食品儲存罐等，和少量食物如米粒，黴菌等即能成功立足。因此，希望家中沒有任何節肢動物出現，反而是件難事。

There Are No Homes Without Arthropods

Living environments that are suited to humans are also suited to a diversity of arthropods. Many arthropods are tiny. It is easy for them to fit through small cracks or to be brought into the house. They only need a minute amount of space, such as trash cans and food storage containers, and small amounts of food, such as rice grains and mold, to be able to survive. Therefore, it is very difficult to find a home without arthropods.

麥穗為麥蛾食物之一、Wheat ears are one of the foods of Angoumois grain moth

四紋豆象取食綠豆Cowpea seed beetles feed on mung beans