by Taylor Clark | Jan 14, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
Little importance is sometimes placed upon aquatic insects, tiny water-loving critters that feed on leaf litter and provide rich nutrients for fish and other mammals. A biologist from a university in Sweden has recently found that aquatic insects such as stoneflies...
by Taylor Clark | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
A researcher-turned-chef has recently revealed a new cookbook featuring one special ingredient: insects. Although eating insects isn’t anything new to Asian cultures (and isn’t completely unheard of in the western world, either), having a cookbook that...
by Taylor Clark | Dec 31, 2013 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
The hamburger is a classic American food item, popularized in the beginning of the 20th century. Of late, however, many restaurants and chefs have been creating different modifications of the burger, from veggie burgers made with beans and tofu to raw food burgers...
by Taylor Clark | Dec 24, 2013 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
Nature is amazing, isn’t it? Think of the many creatures that have the ability to blend in with their surroundings or to appear to be something different altogether. This camouflage is helpful for two reasons: as protection from predators or as a lure for...
by Taylor Clark | Dec 11, 2013 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
Medicinal marijuana has been steeped in controversy for years and we’re not taking a stand either way. It started back in the the 1930’s, with Hollywood films depicting it as an addictive and deadly substance, attempting to reduce its usage among both...
by Taylor Clark | Dec 6, 2013 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
What looks like a wasp, annoys the kids, and has a sting like no other? That would be the deer fly – a nuisance that feeds on blood and pollen, and causes annoyance to every living thing it encounters. Along with the pain that can come from a...
