Columbus, OH

Wasps are pollinators in the garden, but not insects you want to encounter around your home, yard, or patio—they are more aggressive than bees, and you don't want to get stung while lounging outside. They aren't a big threat if left alone when foraging for food. However, if they...

How to Get Rid of Wasps 4 Easy Ways (and Keep Them From Coming Back)

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Entomologists estimate there are 20 quadrillion ants on Earth. That equates to approximately 2.5 million ants for every person worldwide. These invertebrates are found everywhere on the planet except for the polar regions. Given these insects’ ubiquity, it is no surprise that they find their way into our homes and many other places where they […]

Discover 14 Smells That Ants Absolutely Hate

Out for your blood? Outsmart pesky mosquitoes with plants they really hate! Natural and skin-friendly, you’ll be thanking your garden for it!. We’ve all been here—when we casually step out to admire a bloom-filled garden in shorts and cuppa in hand, only to be ravaged by bloodthirsty mosquitoes! But this fear ends now! We give you plants that mosquitoes really hate—grow them and naturally repel these dreadful twilight monsters!

5 Plants that Mosquitoes Really Hate

If you’ve ever had an ant problem at home, you know how irritating it can be. They’re incredibly stubborn little pests and, unfortunately, it can be challenging to figure out which home hacks actually work. One non-toxic solution people often suggest is using coffee grounds to kill these little visitors—but does it work?

Do Coffee Grounds Kill Indoor Ants? A Pest Control Pro Spills the Beans

Wasps are insects classified within the order Hymenoptera, the order which also contains bees, sawflies and ants. This is due to various characteristics which each individual species shares such as a narrow waist, hamuli wings and segmented antennae. Bees and wasps are known for their ability to sting, but this does not apply to all members of the order. Bees and wasps share other similarities such as their distinct coloration, but there are also key differences. Bees are known for their honey production, but does a wasp make honey?

Does a Wasp Make Honey?

Imagine a garden that effortlessly renews itself year after year with minimal intervention. This dream can become a reality with self-seeding plants. These remarkable plants have the ability to drop seeds that sprout into new plants, ensuring a continuous and beautiful display without the need for replanting. Not only do...

10 Self-Seeding Plants You’ll Never Have to Plant Again

Washington, DC

Fox Weather

Insects called “oak leaf itch mites" may be to blame for a spread of red bug bites this summer – and cicadas are serving as unwitting accomplices.

Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs

Family Handyman

Bees bugging you? Try these pro tips to keep bees away. Bees are amazing little powerhouses. They pollinate our crops, make honey and contribute to ecosystem diversity in our gardens and the world at large. But sometimes, we don’t want them buzzing around while we’re just trying to have a nice dinner on the patio, am I right? Even if you appreciate bees, it’s a good thing to know how to keep bees away when you want to.

How to Keep Bees Away From Every Area

Remember the good old days of using pneumatic tubes? No? That’s okay – invented back in the 1850s and largely phased out in the 1900s, it’s doubtful that you got your hands on them. Propelling cylindrical containers through small pipes via compressed air, pneumatic tubes were used...

The bizarre reason pneumatic tubes are coming back

North Carolina State

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Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

It’s often said, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” But that’s wrong; because criticisms and rejection cause brain activity that’s indistinguishable from actual pain. Basically, insults do hurt. Insults are complex concepts that have been studied at length....

Here’s the best way to respond to an insult, according to science

Our cognitive abilities – thinking abilities that include memory, language and attention – deteriorate with age and scientists haven’t yet found a way to stop this decline. There are things you can do to slow it down, however, and recent scientific studies suggest that having a pet...

The pet-brain effect: How cats and dogs can save you from cognitive decline

Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers at Penn State who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus transmission in bees. The study—published in the journal Ecosphere—found that honey bees consistently had higher levels of viruses than bumble...

Honey bees may play key role in spreading viruses to wild bumble bees

Beetles are some of the most diverse animals in the world. There are more than 400,000 recognized species, most of which live out in the wild, never even bothering humans. Some of them fly through the air and light up the night sky, while other beetles create large balls of dung for the larvae to […]

House Beetles Identification: The Most Common Types of Beetles in Your Home

An annual migration of over 17 million insects through the Pyrenees has been documented, showcasing the vital ecological roles these insects play and the need for their conservation. New research from the University of Exeter reveals that over 17 million insects migrate each year through a single mountain pass on...

Nature’s Hidden Highway: Over 17 Million Insects Migrate Through a Single Mountain Pass Each Year

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

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Why bees are secretly one of Earth's most intelligent creatures

Bees are winged insects that feed on nectar and pollen, and sometimes make honey. There are around 20,000 bee species, of which 270 live in Britain....

Why bees are secretly one of Earth's most intelligent creatures

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