The essential fly Think before you swat: The much-maligned fly could be the key to ensuring future supplies of many of the world’s favorite foods By Stephanie Pain 3.2.2021 When entomologist Jonathan Finch turns his dust-caked car off the highway and onto the old wartime airstrip at Manbulloo, he knows […]
Animals
What To Do When Wasps Get Too Close For Comfort
What To Do When Wasps Get Too Close For Comfort Wasps are beneficial to the ecosystems they inhabit. Commonly mistaken for bees, wasps hunt flies, caterpillars, and a variety of young insects that damage crops. Moreover, some wasp species are important pollinators. Despite these valuable roles, wasps have a scary […]
Picking The Proper Chicken For A Backyard Coop
Picking The Proper Chicken For A Backyard Coop A drive through the rolling hills and verdant pastures of rural Wisconsin reveals a mainstay source of income for many residents: the roadside stand, offering fresh fruits and vegetables, bundles of firewood, and farm-fresh eggs. For people who raise chickens for themselves, […]
4 Ways to Refresh Your Pet’s Routines
4 Ways to Refresh Your Pet’s Routines The spring season and warmer months are typically all about renewal and evaluating things that may no longer serve you, such as habits, products, or routines. (Family Features) This can be true for your dog as well. As the season changes and you […]
Garden Wolf Spider Benefits
Garden Wolf Spider Benefits. Unlike most spiders, you will not find the wolf spider perched in a web laying in wait for its prey. Named for its style of attack, this solitary arachnid is a true hunter. Although they are able to climb and swim, they are primarily ground dwellers. […]
5 fun ways to entertain your cat
Tips for moving pets
Tips for moving pets. First families throughout history have welcomed pets into the White House. That’s no surprise, considering that more than 60 percent of all U.S. households live with dogs, cats, and other pets. But moving can cause our pets’ anxiety, so it’s best to learn some coping strategies […]
5 Fascinating Facts About Chickens
Here are 5 Fascinating Facts about Chicken. 5 Fascinating Chicken Facts: http://worldofvegan.com/chicken-facts 1. Chickens recognize each other. 2. Hens are great mothers. 3. Chickens are smart and can do simple math. 4. Chickens have a complex communication system and at least 24 distinct calls 5. Chickens are social learners—meaning they […]
Expert Tips for Welcoming a Kitten
Expert Tips for Welcoming a Kitten. Fostering kittens and cats has risen in popularity during these unprecedented times, and many pet lovers are becoming fosters to help overcrowded animal shelters. Fostering a kitten can be a fun and exciting time, but it may also come with a learning curve. (Family […]
The pet effect: Facts about the incredible human-animal bond
The pet effect: Facts about the incredible human-animal bond. Do you ever notice how fulfilled you feel when you spend time with your pet? How your pet can inspire joy while also somehow helping you feel less stressed? Or maybe you are thinking of getting a pet hoping for companionship, […]
