Termites are one of the most feared insects. And this is with good reason. Home owners definitely should fear the damage that they do. But many people…
Growing up in the 80’s, I enjoyed Saturday morning cartoons. One of these cartoon, Alvin and the Chipmunks, stared three talking and singing chipmunks, adopted by a constantly tormented bachelor. Today, real chipmunks about in our woods, parks and yards. These small rodents are interesting in their own right. Let’s explore…
The insect world may be fascinating to some, but no one can deny the often it is disgusting. Of all of the insects in the world, few are more disgusting than the common house fly. It’s everywhere. You can find it in every state in the United States, and on every continent…
There are millions of homes in America today that have pets as part of their family. These dogs, cats and other animals live, eat, sleep and play next to…
Cockroaches are found today all over the world. They are ubiquitous. There are almost seventy different species of cockroach in North America alone. These tropical insects have…
Insects are small animals. They are largely out sized by many of their predators. So how do they survive? Each insect species uses a different set of…
We have had bed bugs around for centuries. The Romans dealt with them, the Egyptians had them, and we have never gotten totally rid of them. They are…
Insects defend themselves in many different ways. Some insects have large claws. Some have strong mandibles. Some have stingers. But they all protect themselves in many…
Home owners shake with fear at the very word, “termite”. And rightfully so, these insects cause up to $5 billion dollars of damage annually. These wood eating creatures…
Insects are amazing creatures. They have learned to feed on all sorts of different things. From decaying plant and animal material, to the heavily processed foods of today,…