When you think of Halloween decorations, giant spider webs are probably near the top of the list. They are among the most common elements people use to set a scary scene. They’re patterned after the real-life webs created by orb weavers, a spider group best known for their elaborate webs. This group includes a large […]
Crickets. They’re everywhere! With over nine-hundred unique species, they can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They’re highly adaptable and resilient and live in all kinds of habitats, from forest and meadows to caves and in the soil. Some insects commonly thought of as “crickets” are not true crickets. Camel crickets…sometimes called spider or cave […]
Here’s an amazing fact: there are more than 100,000 species of wasps. In general, wasps have little hair, bright colors and a very narrow waist. Most wasp species feature black and yellow color patterns. Because of this, people sometimes confuse them with bees. However, there are some key differences that can help you determine which […]
When temperatures rise, people and their pets flock outside to enjoy the nice weather. That’s a good thing. The great outdoors offers a lot of health benefits…unless your yard is filled with fleas and ticks! If you’re not careful, those benefits can turn to liabilities. Fleas and ticks are often mentioned together but are different […]
Have you ever seen large black bees flying around your house in the late spring and early summer? Likely as not these are carpenter bees on the prowl for a mate and a favorable place to construct their nests. Although less aggressive than wasps, male carpenter bees can become aggressive, often hovering directly in front of anyone […]