Don’t panic if you find tiny black bugs crawling around your home. Bed bugs and fleas aren’t likely to bite you or your pets if you don’t suffer from bites. An infestation of springtails could be evidenced by their launch into the air. Did You Know? Despite their unusual ability to digest keratin, a type … Read more
Most of the world’s backyards and meadows are home to the painted lady butterfly, also known as the cosmopolitan or thistle butterfly. Raising these butterflies in elementary school classrooms is a popular science activity for children. Description The painted lady’s wings are adorned with splashes and dots of color. The upper side of an adult … Read more
Lymantriidae caterpillars, which defoliate entire forests, feed on Tussock Moth caterpillars. A member of this family is the Gypsy Moth, a beautiful but highly destructive insect not native to North America. It became clear after its introduction that these creatures could cause a great deal of destruction. Every year, the Gypsy Moth alone costs millions … Read more
Do you suffer from a fear of spiders or arachnophobia? Yes, if so, you probably don’t want to see the world’s biggest spiders. They are very dangerous and may cause injury. Don’t forget: Knowledge is Power! Find out everything you need to know about these creepy crawly species and figure out exactly where they live … Read more