We tend to think of bugs as a nuisance, a threat to our property, or even ourselves; especially in the garden. Indeed, there are many pests that can cause a…
2023 is supposed to be the worst tick season of any year, so far. 2022 was a "bad tick year", 2021 was a "bad tick year", 2020 was a "bad…
Fleas have plagued humans & homes for thousands of years, and are one of the most bothersome pests to deal with. Dubbed the "vampires of the insect world", fleas unique…
Plastic pollution & waste awareness has received much public attention in the past decade, alongside Climate Change and the focus on greenhouse gases. Chemical pollution, often caused by pesticides but also…
“Consider this: all the ants on the planet, taken together, have a biomass greater than that of humans. Ants have been incredibly industrious for millions of years. Yet their productiveness…
One of the biggest lies ever told was that something could be "as harmless as a fly!" Flies are one of the deadliest species on Earth - resulting in millions of deaths…
Fungus gnats have earned a notorious reputation as a destructive garden pest for their ability to amass swarms quickly, attack root-systems, and even survive bitter freezes. They are an incredibly…
Lice are some of the oldest pests humans have dealt with - medical historians have traced head lice infestations back to over 9,000 years ago - and they are still…
Spider mites are a common pest that plague a variety of crops: peppers, potatoes, corn, cannabis, strawberries, melons, ornamental flowers/houseplants, and trees to name a few. Spider mites belong to…
Yellow-jackets, hornets, and wasps can seem frightening, however, if left alone they will usually leave people alone as well. All of these stinging insects are actually considered beneficial insects, because…