When summer heat like we’re now experiencing kicks in, it’s not just people looking forshade and cooler air. Pests are, too! Hot weather provides all the incentive insects androdents need to sneak indoors and multiply. That’s the bad news. The good news? Witha few smart steps, you can stay ahead of the creepy-crawlies and keep […]
Summer’s warm embrace also brings the buzz of flying insects. Like other creatures inour environment, they all have a place. But some pose particular problems. They canbecome nuisances and may pose dangers as well. Wasps and hornets are a couple of species that fall into this category. Sometimesconfused with bees, here’s how you can tell […]
Summer in Oklahoma—long days, outdoor grilling, lake weekends, and unfortunately… ticks. These arachnids…yes, they are related to spiders…waste no time getting to work when conditions become favorable for their emergence. Because our state is right in the middle of tick country, we can all use a refresher on how and why we should avoid them. […]
Do you remember the story of Pinocchio, a puppet who wanted to be a boy, and Jiminy Cricket, hisfriendly companion who sat by the fire keeping toasty warm? They made a great pair, but things Jiminysaid were sometimes an annoyance to Pinocchio. Maybe you’re not familiar with these characters. If not, you’ve surely heard the […]
For the most part we humans are a curious lot. We’re always looking under rocks, climbing mountains, and experimenting with new ideas to see what’s there or what will happen. It’s no wonder so many people say travel is one of their favorite pastimes. The yearning to visit different locations burns brightly in many souls. […]