Jan 28, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
The hemlock, a popular pine tree located in many parts of North America and Asia, faces a serious threat according to ecological scientists. One would imagine that the threat to these large, ancient trees must come from giant predators or perhaps from disease....
Jan 21, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
Farmers are battling an ever-growing rootworm problem, one that is becoming more difficult to handle with pesticides and other conventional methods. Is there a solution to the problem? Many farmers are turning to killer crops. More specifically, they are attempting to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
