Using plants to attract dragonflies and control mosquitoes is one beneficial ancient method of pest control. Dragonflies can be awesome in controlling the population of mosquitoes. Using them is how nature is helping us- there’s no need of using harmful sprays full of chemicals. Dragonflies are the predators of mosquitoes […]
If you ever looked at the label of a store-bought insect repellent, you’ve probably read a lot of ingredients that you’re not sure how to pronounce or some you’ve never saw before. And, even though this is the case, most people continue using these products and spray them on their […]
Unfortunately, though they’re pivotal for our eco system, bees are declining because of numerous factors, including habitat loss and modern industrial farming. Bees are essential because they pollinate a large amount of plants that we use for food. In the US only, more than 100 crops are bee-pollinated and every […]
An unnamed Chinese man was caught trying to smuggle 200 live scorpions from Sri Lanka. The 30-year-old man had a flight scheduled from Guangzhou, China at the Bandaranaike Airport when the authorities detected 5 scorpions in his luggage. The photos were taken by the Customs of Sri Lanka and they […]
Nicole Webinger, a resident of Minnesota, recently posted a video that quickly went viral, and amazed everyone, especially scientists. On the video, Webinger caught a pretty odd behavior which according to experts is something they’ve never seen before among ants- they’re carrying petals of flowers over the body of a […]
Most of you who’re reading this have probably done some weird stuff yourselves to avoid someone, right? But, female dragonflies are definitely taking things to the next level- they literally fake death when they want to avoid intimacy with male partners. However, this is only seen in one specific species […]
Unfortunately, the decline in bee population in the past decade has been concerning environments and governments worldwide. This doesn’t come as a surprise if we take into account these species’ importance for the human wellbeing and the ecosystems. Many refer to them as the most invaluable species on the planet […]
After you start using this DIY natural repellent, you will enjoy an insect-free summer without all those annoying and uncomfortable bites and scratching. Whether you’re working in the garden, spending time with your family in the yard or enjoying at a picnic, this is the ideal mosquito repellent to have […]
If you have a dog as a pet, you probably put in a lot of effort to maintain their health and happiness. However, no matter how much we try, a lot of different pests or illnesses may get to them, particularly fleas. The major symptom which indicates that your dog […]
Unfortunately, the bumblebee has been added to the growing list of endangered species alongside the northern spotted owl, the grizzly bear, the gray wolf, and around 700 other animal species on the verge of extinction. Once present in abundance in the prairies and grasslands in the East and Midwest, this […]