Chris Wakoko 
Most widespread bee species in the United States are social insects that form colonies, settling in natural and artificial cavities or building aerial nests to shelter eggs and developing young from predators and the weather. For the homeowner, recognizing the type of nest will provide hints as to which species of bee or wasp built … Read more
Carpenter bees seem threatening due to their enormous size and deafening buzz, but they are pretty kind and vital pollinators in our environment. Many flowering plants in our gardens, natural spaces, and farms depend on carpenter bees for pollination. In reality, native bees, like carpenter bees, pollinate up to 15% of our crops. However, carpenter … Read more
Bees are crucial to our environment, food supply, and daily life, even though many people may view them as nothing more than bothersome insects. These flora-seekers gather pollen and nectar from flowers while dispersing pollen between plants. Without bees, we’d undoubtedly be missing out on a lot of food, and we’re not just referring to … Read more
Crested geckos make low-maintenance pets that are comparatively simple to care for. The ideal option for a new crested gecko owner, or even an experienced one, is to give a crested gecko a prepared diet. Do crested geckos, however, also require live food? A crested gecko doesn’t require live food to remain healthy. Only a … Read more
Many captive leopard geckos regularly consume crickets. But determining how many to give can be challenging. What number of crickets should you give your leopard gecko, then? Each meal should consist of 5-8 crickets for a leopard gecko. The cricket’s size and the feeding frequency determine the portion size. Baby leopard geckos should consume small … Read more
Although they are relatively simple to catch, roaches are probably not a reptile’s first food choice. But can or do geckos eat cockroaches? Geckos and other reptiles can gladly eat a variety of live insects without issues. Yes, geckos can consume cockroaches. However, doing so can be dangerous if cockroaches are the common household variety. … Read more
Calci worms are among the simplest live foods to maintain because they only need a little food and little other care. They are reasonably priced and filling when included in a balanced diet, other supplements, and live food. You should feed your dragons 3 to 5 calciworms 3 times a week. You can even gut-load … Read more
Dubia roaches and mealworms are bred for their nutritional value and protein content and serve as bait or feed for domestic reptiles, fish, birds, and even dogs. Both mealworms and Dubia roaches are omnivores that feed on rotting fruit, vegetables, leaves, and other matter they may find on the forest floor. They are symbiotic when … Read more
Bees develop through 4 stages; the egg, larva, pupa, and adult. After hatching, the egg develops into an embryo, which develops an exterior covering and a neurological and digestive system. Then, each embryo matures into an adult throughout various periods. Drones grow to adulthood in under 24 days, while female workers need 21 days for … Read more
According to United Nations research, an estimated 2 billion people consume insects as part of their traditional diet globally. The same article states that over 1,900 insect species have been used for food. A big part of the fun for people who try edible insects is telling their friends about them. However, strange things like … Read more