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How Do Pesticides Kill Bees?
Pesticides kill bees by poisoning them. Depending on the pesticide and the levels a bee is exposed to, death can occur quickly or several days later. For the health of the hive, it is better if a bee...
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How to Control Insects & Diseases on House Plants With a Spray
Insects and pests can infect healthy house plants, causing them to become diseased or weak. A common way pests spread is when new plants are brought into the house and not thoroughly checked for...
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Types of Spiders in Northern Indiana
Over 400 species of spiders reside in northern Indiana. Of these, some are native to the area while others are transplants from other areas. Some of these spiders are dangerous, with bites that inject...
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How to Make Plastic Bait
Make your own soft plastic bait at home with plastic lure molds and soft liquid plastic. These items are available from several Internet websites, and you may be able to find them in some tackle shops....
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How to Identify Water Bugs
The giant water bug is not difficult to spot, mainly because it is one of the biggest insects in the United States. While they may appear quite menacing, the only harm they can do to humans is deliver...
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June Bug Diet
June bugs are actually not bugs at all. They are beetles in the Scarabaeidae family. They come in a brown, black or green color and range in size from 8 mm to 25 mm long. June bugs are widely...
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Fat ants belong in the genus Prenolepis imparis. They are sometimes referred to as false honey ants or winter ants because of their ability to forage in low temperatures. They are very fond of honeydew...
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Why Do Fireflies Glow in the Dark?
Only a small number of organisms in nature glow without external illuminating sources such as moonlight. One of these organisms is the Lampyridae, more commonly known as the firefly, whose illumination...
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Types of Brown Striped Spiders
Spiders belong to the Araneae order of Arachnids. Spiders have four pairs of legs, segmented or unsegmented abdomens and no antennae. Male spiders are typically smaller than females. Most spider...
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What Do Ladybugs Need to Live?
Ladybugs, sometimes called ladybirds or lady beetles, are the natural enemies to many insects and need to feed on them to survive. In the early stages of their lives, ladybugs need a source of water....
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How to Identify Household Bugs & Insects in Arkansas
The state of Arkansas, with its varied topography and favorable climate, is home to a large and diverse insect population. Inevitably, some of these bugs make their way inside houses, where they can...
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How to Kill Fleas With Diatomaceous Earth
Fleas are wingless insects that live off the blood of mammals and birds. There are many ways to kill fleas but if you would like to take a natural approach, Diatomaceous Earth is a great option....
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How to Raise Red Worms for Fishing
Raising red worms at home is growing in popularity. It is a simple way to have a constant supply of fishing worms and it also reduces the amount of plant-based food scraps and newsprint that a family...
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Preschool Science Bee Activities
Bee activities for preschoolers can be a fun way for kids to learn while being creative and making crafts. Teaching children about the science of bees and their activities offers for some easy projects...
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Home Remedy to Get Rid of German Cockroaches
German cockroaches are the most prevalent cockroaches in the United States. They live in places where food, water and shelter are abundant. Unfortunately, your home has all of these conditions and is...
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How to Kill Ants for Free With Homemade Ant Killer
Ants are social insects that live in colonies or groups. They've been on the Earth for a hundred million years and thrive in most environments. There are over 20,000 species of ants; they are often...
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Blue Triangle Butterfly Information
Common to parts of Australia, South Asia and Southeast Asia, the Blue Triangle butterfly, or bluebottle, is a species of swallowtail. The different geographical locations across India, Myanmar, Sri...
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How to Identify Northern U.S. Spiders
Spiders in the northern region of the United States can be found in many places--from gardens and fields to houses. They can be brightly colored to dark and hairy. Most will not bite unless they feel...
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Poisonous Spiders in Thailand
Although most spiders are venomous, Thailand is home to very few spiders that are dangerous to people. Black widows are the most venomous, while tarantulas and golden orb weavers attract notoriety more...
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How to Use Joy Instead of Dawn to Kill Fleas
Fleas are parasites that feed on warm blooded mammals. Fleas can cause a variety of problems in pets including skin irritation, allergic reactions, tapeworms and anemia. When you see adult fleas...
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