Stinging insect season is upon us. Although some species are a nuisance to us, insects like wasps, bees, and ants have a very special place in our ecosystem. Stinging insects pollinate plants, keep the food chain functioning, and act as decomposers in our environment. Did you know that one third of all crops in the […]
Surprised and irritated by the sudden appearance of numerous small flies? They’re more than likely one of these three most common species: fruit flies, drain flies (a.k.a. moth flies), or fungus gnats. Why should you care about the species? From a scientific control point of view, identifying the species of the invaders ensures effective control. […]
“Bzzzzzzzzzz. SLAP!!!’ Everyone has experienced mosquito bites and some readers may have even been unfortunate enough to contract a mosquito-transmitted disease such as West Nile virus. Mosquito season is upon us once again, so here are some helpful facts about mosquitoes and what you can (and shouldn’t) do about them. Soon, mosquito season will be […]
It’s mosquito season, people! There is NOTHING more annoying than trying to enjoy some outdoor time on a warm sunny summer day and there’s a ‘bzzz’ ‘bzzz’ ‘bzzz’ by your ear. You start swatting… and then BAM you feel a little tickle on your arm and sure enough you got a nice little juicy mosquito […]
In the summertime, when it’s extra sticky and gross, humid and moist, things get ripe pretty fast. During the winter I can leave a bowl full of fruit out on the counter at room temperature and neglect it all I want without a concern for a fruit fly problem. In the sweltering days of August […]