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Controlling pests in your garden or yard can be challenging. Chemical treatments to eliminate critters like grubs or aphids can be harmful to pets and children, and tend to be expensive, requiring repeat applications. Planting flowers or...
Spending time outside has a lot of benefits. It can improve your health, sharpen your mind, relieve stress, and make you feel happier and more resilient. It’s a great way to make friends, see amazing places and wildlife, and adds a new d...
I found a giant mosquito—What is this bug?
April 30, 2025Bugs, Common Household Bugs, Naturalist Answers
Warmer months anywhere in the world tend to bring out bug of many shapes and sizes. Even if you find them creepy, there’s something impressive about the seemingly endless variety of insects and other invertebrate critters that appear in ...
Have you been eating wasp-filled figs? Check out this post for the fascinating science behind one of my favorite weird nature facts....
Bees are a common sight around homes and gardens, in meadow habitats, and just about anywhere with abundant flowers. Yet if you read the news, or notice any number of bumper stickers proclaiming that we should “save the bees”, you might ...
While December is often a time of chilly temperatures and dormant nature in the Northern hemisphere, it can be the heat of summer down under. In Australia, the years-end holidays are a much more exciting time for naturalists, with insect...
Nature lovers or not, people everywhere can point out a mushroom when they see them. Whether they’re on the forest floor or on a pizza, these distinctive structures are easy to recognize. Folks on my nature walks are quick to call them o...
Hummingbirds are among the most requested topics from readers, with questions like how do I make my own hummingbird nectar? and How do I attract hummingbirds to my yard?. All of that interest is no surprise! These fiery, energetic, and o...
