Find out what professional exterminators and entomologists say about getting rid of termites and how to prevent them from attacking your home. Termites are elusive wood-eating insects that can cause costly damage to your home. Believe it or not, these critters are actually a valuable part of our ecosystem. They are a food source for other animals, their tunneling is good for the soil and their feeding habits are hugely important for wood decomposition. This latter activity is where the human world and the termite world collide: You see the difference between a tree stump and your deck supports, but wood is wood to a termite.

How to Get Rid of Termites

Missing garden produce and large burrows dug in lawns can be signs that groundhogs are near. Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks and whistle pigs, may look cute and cuddly, but they are among the most destructive garden pests. Not only do groundhogs wreak havoc in vegetable beds, mowing down entire rows of peas, beans, and carrots, but they also dig unsightly burrows and tunnels in grass lawns and clamber up fruit trees in search of a sweet score. If you suspect groundhogs are making a buffet of your vegetable beds and fruit trees, this guide will show you how to safely get rid of the critters and keep them from coming back.

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs in Lawns and Gardens

Moms Who Think

There are few things as annoying and dreadful as a fruit fly infestation. Whether you have them in your rental […]

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Overnight

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

GreenMatters

Nature lovers everywhere know just how brutal things can be in the wild. And when it comes to survival of the fittest, sometimes that brutality comes from the most unlikely of places, like the docile-looking praying mantis. Thanks to alleged backyard footage, we now know just how fierce the praying mantis can be, especially when one turns their focus to eating something as adorable as a hummingbird. But, is there any truth to the stop-motion footage? Or is it doctored to make it look like the large bug is taking a bite out of the tiny bird? Keep reading to...

Horrifying Video Shows a Praying Mantis Eating a Hummingbird — but Is It Real?

A-Z-Animals

Cockroaches may seem like nothing more than unclean pests, but they’ve actually been around for a very, very long time. Cockroaches first emerged as an Order of insects about 350 million years ago, during the early Carboniferous period. They’re members of the Blattodea Order, along with termites. Today, they occupy just about every environment on […]

Wood Roach vs Cockroach: How to Tell the Difference

Hundreds of millions of years ago, gigantic insects once roamed the planet (including a dragonfly that measured 28 inches). Why have insects since become so small? The most important reason for this is due to the limited size of the insects’ air pipes. When the oxygen content in the air is high, as it was […]

The 10 Largest Insects in the World and Where You Might Encounter Them

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Hummingbirds are useful pollinators and can be delightful backyard visitors. Though there are a number of flowering plants attractive to hummingbirds, many people choose to install hummingbird feeders to attract these diminutive, fast-flying birds. Hummingbirds require a very specific food source, however, the nectar which is liquid sugar is also attractive to insects, especially ants.

7 Clever Ways to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders

All Things NC

Insects are a vital part of our ecosystem, but some can be incredibly dangerous to humans. From venomous stings to disease transmission, here are the top five deadliest insects in the United States.

The Top 5 Deadly Insects in the USA

Hawaii State

Conservationists in Hawaiʻi are doing something unconventional to help save a bird from becoming extinct. The Guardian reported that only 17 Hawaiian honeycreeper species are left. There were once more than 50, according to the National Park Service. They are dying in part from mosquitoes that carry malaria and were introduced to the Hawaiian Islands from America and Europe in the 1800s. The birds have no immunity to the disease, so they are at risk of dying after only one bite.

Scientists release millions of mosquitoes from helicopters in attempt to save rare bird species: 'You can't not try'

Jacksonville, FL

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A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Gardening Know How

Fill your garden with multitasking plants that ward off pesky mosquitos with their aromatic scent, while attracting precious pollinators with beautiful flowers.

7 Plants That Mosquitoes Hate But Butterflies Love – It’s Win, Win

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Adel, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

If brown patches suddenly pop up in your lawn in the middle of summer, the most likely culprit is a fungal disease called, "brown patch." Grass turns brown when it's no longer receiving the proper nutrients, so this could be caused by the disease, underwatering, overwatering, or overfertilization. Brown patches...

5 Simple Fixes for Brown Patches on Your Lawn

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How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Is that a fire ant or a harmless red ant? Learn how to tell the difference and discover methods for eliminating them. Price and stock could...

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

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