insects
Gardening insights: A brief history of pesticides
Gardeners often have to get rid of various pests, and the easiest way to do it is to use some of the modern pesticides. While pesticides are often seen as a relatively modern invention, our ancestors used to have their own way of getting rid of pests.
Kate Yakimchuk pesticides garden pests history chemicals Garden 24 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Protect your clothes from clothes moth
If you tend to keep lots of clothes at the same place, then you should always remember about clothes moths. This pest can make holes in your clothes, especially those that are made of natural materials.
Kate Yakimchuk clothes moth pests clothing care tips Helpful tips 23 January 2024
Gardening tips: The most dangerous garden pests
Gardeners are well-aware of the damage that some pests can cause to their plants and harvest. While some pests can only slightly damage the fruits or leaves, other pests can completely destroy your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk garden pests gardening tips plants tips Garden 18 January 2024
Good to Know: What Are Insects For - Amazing Nature
The role of insects in nature is the destruction of forest pests, pollination of most plants on Earth, and participation in the cycle of substances in nature.
Diana Dashkevich nature wild nature garden insects facts Animals 8 January 2024
A new discovery: The insect decline – common species are endangered
A recent study found that the decrease in insects is mainly happening to the species that are found in larger numbers locally. The study showed two important things. First, the species that used to be the most abundant are decreasing more than others.
Kate Yakimchuk research endangered species wild nature ecology Animals 6 January 2024
Ants: Interesting Facts – They Have a Memory
The first ants appeared 130 million years ago. These little ones are as ancient as dinosaurs.
Diana Dashkevich nature wild nature fun facts facts Animals 29 December 2023
Butterflies: Interesting Facts - You Didn't Know About This
Peru and the Indian state of Sikkim are considered to be the richest in the diversity of butterfly species.
Diana Dashkevich butterflies nature wild nature fun facts Animals 29 December 2023
Amazing Nature – Glowing Fireflies: Interesting Facts
With regard to adult fireflies, this issue has long been resolved. The dance of these lights fluttering in the dark is just a mating ritual, nothing more. It has reproductive value, that is, it helps fireflies reproduce and thereby survive.
Diana Dashkevich nature wild nature animal facts Animals 28 December 2023
Gardening insights: Surprising facts about figs – you didn't know about that
There are lots of plants that are unique in some ways, and that's why it's so interesting to grow them. Some fruits can actually be quite surprising too - not just because of their size or taste, but other features.
Kate Yakimchuk figs gardening tips fruit trees fruits Garden 26 December 2023
Nature is amazing: Wasps can be different – unusual facts you didn't know
Not only animals, but also insects can be quite amazing! For instance, different kinds of wasps can have many unusual habits that might surprise you.
Kate Yakimchuk wasps nature wild animals insect facts Animals 25 December 2023
Getting Rid Of Hornets: Gardening Tips
Not only pests, but also other insects can become a huge problem in your garden. For instance, wasps or hornets can be quite aggressive and dangerous, so you have to get rid of them quickly.
Kate Yakimchuk hornets wasps hornet nest gardening tips Garden 24 December 2023
Skin Beetle in the House: How to Get Rid
The leather beetle enters a person’s home in different ways: through open windows, with flowers and furniture, clothes and shoes that have been in an infested room for some time. They enter homes easily and unnoticed; for some time you won’t even know about your new “neighbors.”
Diana Dashkevich pests home cleaning tips advices Helpful tips 22 December 2023
Useful Tips: How to Get Rid of Ants in the House
Ants appear in the house for several reasons. This could be an anthill in the basement, for example. You can also bring ants with you after a walk in the forest or park - the insects will crawl around the apartment and lay a nest somewhere.
Diana Dashkevich pests ants home kitchen tips Helpful tips 21 December 2023
Bumblebee: Interesting Facts
The bumblebee has a furry body. The body is covered with hairs of two colors (yellow and black). This fur helps carry pollen, fly and protect the bumblebee's body.
Diana Dashkevich nature insect facts garden insects Animals 20 December 2023
Magnetic bee navigation: Nature is amazing
Not only animals, but also insects can sometimes have quite amazing adaptations helping them to survive. For instance, bees can be quite amazing, because they use the Earth's magnetic fields as navigation.
Kate Yakimchuk bees wildlife animal adaptation insect facts Animals 29 November 2023
More mosquitoes: Discovering new species
While it's always exciting to learn about new bird or animal species, people aren't that excited to know about new kinds of insects. It's especially true for mosquitoes, because most people genuinely dislike them. Meanwhile, they can play a huge environmental role.
Kate Yakimchuk mosquitoes research varieties Animals 17 November 2023
Getting rid of vespiary: Housekeeping mistakes
Wasps can be dangerous - especially when they are pissed off and want revenge because you bother them. Therefore, you should get rid of the vespiaries, and you should do it effective and quickly, or they can cause lots of damage.
Kate Yakimchuk vespiary wasps tips mistakes Helpful tips 15 November 2023
Anthills: Gardening tips
Ants are quite surprising insects with lots of intelligence that makes them capable of amazing collective work. While sometimes ants can be actually beneficial for your garden, they can also do harm, especially if you have multiple huge anthills in your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk anthill ants gardening pests Garden 15 November 2023
Attracting pollinators: Gardening tips
You can't make your plants thrive and produce fruits without pollinators - they are an essential part of nature. Meanwhile, too many pesticides or other gardening mistakes can scare away or kill all the important insects in your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk pollination gardening tips Garden 18 September 2023
Tiny harmless guests: Harmless insects you can find in your garden
While gardeners are often concerned about pests, not all insects are potentially harmful to your crops. Gardens are often home to a diverse range of insects, many of which are harmless and even beneficial to the ecosystem.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening pollination Garden 29 August 2023