So far this season we have received numerous calls from concerned citizens, most of which go something like this: “Hi, we found a baby deer that’s abandoned, the mom isn’t anywhere around. What do we do?” Our best advice for these people? Do nothing. Nine times out of ten, the…
There are various diseases that are carried by wild animals that can cause harm to humans or their four-legged companions. We will be highlighting some of the most serious, common, or notorious diseases that fall into this category in a series of blog posts. The focus of today’s blog post…
I’ve recently become a proud plant parent, graduating from basic, no-nonsense succulents and aloes to more care-intensive houseplants like pothos, fittonia, and shamrocks (more correctly known as oxalis). Each of these plants requires its own unique care routine, and one small screw up can sometimes mean disaster for these plants.…
The first insect on the list of my top five least favorite insects that can cause real harm is the mosquito. In my eyes, there is not a single redeeming quality to mosquitoes. What can possibly be good about bugs that suck your blood, leaving behind itchy red welts and…
My Top Five Least Favorite Insects – Number 5, the Boxelder Bug Boxelder bugs are one of my top five least favorite insects. When looking at the facts, there’s very little reason for this: they don’t look creepy and they don’t bite or sting. In most cases, these bugs are…