If you’ve ever planted citronella or put up a bat house hoping to keep mosquitoes at bay, you’re not alone. Many of us try natural, family-friendly tips—but unfortunately, a lot of them don’t deliver real results. How to Get Your Yard Ready for Mosquito Season — Without Harming Butterflies, Kids, or Pets Whether you’re a […]
The season of bees and wasps is upon us. Although some species are a nuisance to us, insects like wasps, bees, and ants have a very special place in our ecosystem. Stinging insects pollinate plants, keep the food chain functioning, and act as decomposers in our environment. Did you know that one third of all […]
Surprised and irritated by the sudden appearance of numerous small flies? They’re more than likely one of these three most common species: fruit flies, drain flies (a.k.a. moth flies), or fungus gnats. Why should you care about the species? From a scientific control point of view, you have to identify the species of the invaders […]
“Bzzzzzzzzzz. SLAP!!!’ Everyone has experienced mosquito bites and some readers may have even been unfortunate enough to contract a mosquito-transmitted disease such as West Nile virus. Mosquito season is upon us once again, so here are some helpful facts about mosquitoes and what you can (and shouldn’t) do about them. Soon, mosquito season will be […]
What Happens to Insects During Summer? How do insects respond to extreme heat? Does hot weather bother them? If you’ve ever spent any time in the tropics, you know the answer to this question. In the summer, insects flourish. The hotter it gets, the more insects you will notice, and they are likely to be […]
How to Prevent Stink Bugs From Getting In Your House As the summer comes to a close, you might notice stink bugs getting into your house. Why does this happen? Should you be alarmed? And what harm do stink bugs do when they’re in a home? The truth is, they don’t do much of anything. […]