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. […]
We usually talk about ways to control pests and keep them away from your kitchen. Thismonth we’re turning the table…pun intended! Why? More and more people arerethinking the place of insects in their lives and are actively promoting them as a form ofnourishment.The fact is insects have been a food source for centuries, usually in […]
That’s a great question! Although you may not be familiar with this term, you’ve certainly heard of many species found in this category. They got the name “ground emerging” because they spend a lot of time underground, coming to the surface when they need to hunt, feed, or interact with other wasps. Most of these […]
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. […]