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Different Stingers

Different Stingers Do you know the difference between and wasp, hornet and bee? Missy Henriksen has some answers and some tips on how to avoid them.  A wasp is slender and generally not aggressive. They will however sting if messed with or when threatened. The will also gaurd their nest so beware trying to remove…

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The danger of mosquitoes

The danger of mosquitoes When you think of summertime what comes to mind; picnics, baseball and of course mosquitoes the size of Texas are the first things that pops into most people’s minds. The danger with mosquitoes isn’t just their annoying itchy bite. They can also carry some significant diseases like West Nile, valley fever,…

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Ants – the original body builders

Ants – the original body builders Did you know ants actually have strength that would equal a 200lb man putting a truck with a hippo in it, on his back? Of course, this strength level is a bit off kilter. If a man were the size of an ant of course, his strength level would…

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Why do mosquitoes like me?

Why do mosquitoes like me? I can’t think of anyone that I know that says, “Ya, I like mosquitoes”. However, I have heard time and time again, “I just attract them”. So why is it some people attract the biting flying nuisances? Scientists may have discovered a possible reason. Is it genetics? In a recent…

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Because lighting matters

Because lighting matters Why is it that sometimes you will see insects collecting around an artificial light source yet other bugs and creepy crawlers stay away? Bugs can mistake a lightbulb for sunlight, which to them equates food causing them to swarm the light looking for dinner. However, other bugs like bees for instance, steer…

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