The World’s Weirdest Insects – Part 2
Thank you for joining us this week as we conclude our series, The World’s Weirdest Insects. Last week, you learned that, while over a million insect species have been identified, there are still quite a few species lingering around out there that have yet to be...
The World’s Weirdest Insects – Part 1
According to countless hours of research, there are well over one million species of insects on the planet; however, entomologists agree there are still quite a few species out there that have yet to be discovered and studied. That includes some of the weirdest...
How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes – Summer’s Most Annoying Insect
How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes – One of the Summer’s Most Annoying and Potentially Deadly Insects It is a known fact that mosquitoes are one of the summer’s most annoying and potentially deadly insects. Annually, over one million people throughout the world die as a...
The Instincts of Common Garden Pests – Part 2
Thank you for rejoining us we continue to study the instincts of common garden pests. As a gardener, you may always be battling insects and other critters during crop cultivation. There are insects that are considered to be beneficial for crops; then, there are those...
The Instincts of Common Garden Pests – Part 1
As a gardener, you are well aware of the fact that many pests abound. It is not at all uncommon to discover these pesky little creatures chewing on the plants that you work so hard to cultivate. Even the absolute healthiest of all gardens experience an occasional...
The Mental Processes and Behaviors of Common Household Pests – Part 2
Thank you for continuing to follow our series, The Mental Processes and Behaviors of Common Household Pests. Last week, you learned many interesting facts about ants, bed bugs, and cockroaches. You also learned that nearly everyone – at one point or another –...
The Mind of Common Household Pests – Part 1
It is a known fact that all homes will, on occasion, run into complications with common household pests. While most of these insects and/or animals are nothing more than a nuisance, many have the capability of biting, stinging, and/or transmitting diseases. In...
Garden Pests – Part 2
Thank you for continuing our series, Garden Pests. Last week, you were introduced to a few of the most common pests found in gardens – aphids, armyworms, blister beetles, cabbage worms, and earwigs. In this week’s installment, we will continue to expound on common...
Garden Pests – Part 1
Garden pests are a common issue this time of year. Regardless of how much effort and care that you place into your garden, bugs are bound to invade the area. While it is true that not all of the damage presented by pests will warrant taking action, it is important to...
Common Web-Building Spiders – Part 2
Thank you for continuing our two-part series, Common Web-Building Spiders. Last week, you learned that there are several types of web-constructing spiders that live in and around the home. These arachnids specialize in the construction of silk webs so that they may...
Common Web-Building Spiders – Part 1
There are several web-building spiders that may be found in and/or around a home. These types of spiders specialize in the construction of silken-based webs that aid in the capturing of prey. Many web-building spiders construct webs that are designed to capture...
Problems Commonly Posed by Pavement Ants
Pavement ants are considered to be one of the most common ant species within the United States. These insects received their name due to the fact that they have a tendency to nest and burrow underneath sidewalks, the slabs of buildings, and driveways. These insects...