Spring is here. That means new plants, longer, warmer days, and more outdoor pests. Thus, spring is a time to begin thinking about responsible pest control. While pesticides are sometimes essential and non-harmful in small quantities, excessive use of such chemicals...
Your bags are packed, your passport is in hand, and your plane tickets are ready; you’re headed home after a long vacation. However, in addition to such personal items, you may also have some unwanted stowaways in your luggage. Invasive foreign insects may...
Wouldn’t it be great if you could stop an insect infestation before it starts? Scientists may have found a way to do just that. They have recently discovered that altering a certain neuropeptide in the brain of common pests may reduce insect mating, thus...
Citrus fruits are an invaluable aspect of the human diet, providing crucial vitamin C for the maintenance of skin, the immune system, and a variety of other metabolic process within the body. Home owners here in Florida love growing these nutrient-rich fruits in their...
If insects don’t top your list of Cute & Adorable Living Things, you aren’t alone. However, many people in Asia will disagree with you. In fact, an increasing number of teenagers and young adults in China and other areas of Asia are beginning to keep...
The milkweed bug is a colorful beetle that feeds mainly on grains. Its distinguishing characteristics are its long mouth part and its red and black outer colors. Although especially abundant in the south-eastern part of the United States, the milkweed bug has also...
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