Insect names from A to F.
As a beekeeper, there is no better time than honey extraction time. Although some of the methods involved are tedious and involving, the final product is what keeps you going. Extracting honey is the process of getting honey from the honeycombs in pure liquid form. The goal is to have the honey in its purest … Read more
If you face a bed bug infestation within your property, you will always look for a way to control them. But are lizards the perfect approach? Lizards, especially geckos, eat bed bugs. However, not all lizard species will feed on bed bugs. In addition, the bed bug feeder lizards may not offer a feasible pest … Read more
In the United States, beekeepers make an average pay of $40,300 per year. This average, however, has such a broad range of highs and lows that it is not meaningful. The remuneration of those working in the beekeeping sector depends on various factors. There are several variables, including the region of the nation where the … Read more
Did you know that crickets can leap up to a distance of two feet and that males use their wings to make noise to attract and give direction to the females? What do they eat? Crickets are omnivores meaning that, although they feed on meat from smaller insects, they also feed on plants. They eat … Read more
Rats are natural scavengers. They will devour anything that smells and tastes delicious. Animals in the wild will choose their food based on the nutrients they require unless there is a food shortage, in which case they will eat anything to stay alive. Rats feed mainly on grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, and vegetables. However, they … Read more
Does your bee yard have a hive stand? One beekeeping piece of equipment you don’t necessarily need is a stand for your hives. But after learning more about them, you may decide that the work was well worth it. There are many advantages to keeping your beehives on hive supports. Some of their benefits are … Read more
Insects use color for several reasons. Some use it to indicate their presence from a distance, while others blend in with their environment to escape discovery. Among the most common insects with yellow stripes are bumblebees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, hoverflies, cucumber beetles, cinnabar moth caterpillars, beetles wasp, cicada killers, robber flies, and five banded … Read more
After being lost in your thoughts, you realize the cat is also carried away by a fly. Instantaneously, you call out your pet, but it’ll hear none of it. Your feline friend chases down the fly, and it gets you concerned. Cats are predatory and obligate carnivores in nature, which prompts them to chase down … Read more
To help your insects survive the winter, build a bee house! Then, when the temperature warms up the following year, beneficial insects will be ready to help combat pests and pollinate crops. A honey bee house is an enclosed birdhouse-like structure with native bee nesting materials like cardboard tubes or hollow reeds. They’re used by … Read more
Did you know that spiders are found everywhere except Antarctica? Yes, and they belong to a class known as arachnids. Spiders have two conspicuous parts, the cephalothorax, and the abdomen. They have their mouths well structured to help them grasp and conquer their prey. Yes, spiders eat crickets and other insects such as grasshoppers, flies … Read more