Have you ever encountered yourself face-to-face with a big brown bug in your washroom, under your sink, or in any other moist area in your home? With so many different species of water bugs out there, it’s no wonder that identification can be confusing. Unfortunately, the information available is not always easy to understand, leaving … Read more
California is home to 25 different species of bats, making it one of the most bat-diverse states in the country These nocturnal mammals play an important role in ecosystems by consuming insects, pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds In this article, we’ll explore the various types of bats found in California, where they live, how to … Read more
Pennsylvania is home to a fascinating diversity of caterpillars. These little crawling critters may seem small and insignificant, but they play an important role in nature and can captivate us with their beauty. In this article we’ll take a closer look at some of the most common and interesting caterpillars found in the Keystone State. … Read more
Summer is fast approaching, and with summer comes a variety of pesky bugs. Here is a guide from our professional exterminators of the ten most common summer bugs, the potential frustrations they bring with them, and how you can prevent or treat them: Ants are one of the most common insects and household pests. There … Read more
You’ve waited all summer for that first luscious tomato to ripen only to discover that, almost overnight, something has been feasting on your tomato plants, stripping the stems bare and chomping holes in your nearly ripe fruit. The culprit? Most likely it’s the tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata), a plump, green caterpillar named for the threatening … Read more
Discover the breathtaking beauty and incredible biodiversity of the Peruvian rainforests. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure! The Amazon rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. It is home to a wide range of species, including monkeys. These primates play a crucial role in the Amazon rainforest. Also, they serve … Read more
We’ve all felt the sting of a bee or wasp and know it’s no picnic, but Arizona has some critters that take pain to a whole new level. When it comes to the most painful bites in Arizona, we’re talking about the gnawing jaws of a Gila Monster to tarantula hawks whose sting has been … Read more
You’ve probably seen one at some point–a black spiky caterpillar with red stripes. Those fuzzy little creatures can be quite intimidating if you don’t know much about them. You have probably stayed away because you were worried about these fuzzy creatures being poisonous. Worry no more–the giant leopard moth caterpillar is just looking for a … Read more
Blue is an enchanting color in the avian world. While most birds get their vibrant colors from pigments in their feathers blue feathers are unique. The shimmering blue hues come from light scattering and the nanostructure of the feathers. When light hits the keratin and air pockets in the feathers the blue wavelengths are reflected … Read more
Aside from insect geeks like myself, most people searching for information on wasps are looking for ways to get rid of them. Or maybe people want to identify the menacing insect flying near where they and their children are spending some outdoor time. I could be wrong, but I imagine the majority of people aren’t … Read more