With a natural range spanning from Alaska to Florida, downy woodpeckers are one of the most common backyard birds. In winter they are often seen side by side with chickadees, nuthatches, and sparrows. In fact, they will frequently join flocks of these birds for added protection. Earning the title of…
Top 10 Most Common Spring Insects and PestsSpringtime means more sunshine, warmer weather, and blooming flowers. Unfortunately, it also comes with the reemergence of insects. As the temperatures begin to rise, pests become more active. Because of this, you may soon find some uninvited guests in your house. While insects…
Carpenter ants and termites may look the same to the untrained eye, but they are totally different from each other. Knowing the difference is important when it comes to identifying a pest infestation.
Ever since I was a little kid, one of my favorite things to do while traveling has been to go to zoos. I’ve been to zoos in more than ten states, and even a few overseas! There’s just something about being able to get a close-up look at animals that…
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…
