Education and Prevention
Best Bugs! Fun Kid Insect Activities to Inform & Engage Your Child
Educational activities are the best activities for children of all ages. Not only can they be fun and exciting: They can also hold many valuable benefits. Teaching kids about insects, bugs, and other aspects of nature is a great way to inform your child about the world around them. Consider incorporating kid insect activities into…
Read MoreHere Are Some Springtime Insects Your “May Flowers” May Attract
Even through the inconsistency of springtime weather—some days are hot while others are freezing cold—many bugs and insects are starting to buzz about. Now that May is here, cold weather is in large part behind us, and flowers are officially in bloom. With this, there are a variety of springtime insects you may see outside…
Read MoreHelpful Bugs to Get Your Kids Buzzing About
Why is it that grownups inherit such a phobia for bugs and insects over time? Children are often fascinated by these little critters—perhaps due to sheer infatuation and curiosity. While they are still in their malleable years, children present the opportune chance to be taught about the helpful bugs in (and around) your backyard or…
Read MoreHow Bees Help Garden Flowers
If you don’t read anything else in this blog, at least read this. Save the bees! Without bees, there would be no beautiful flowers to bloom in the spring. Bees help garden flowers grow by being master pollinators and by providing nutrition for all the plants in your garden. What’s the Buzz? Bees are known…
Read MoreInsects that Help Pollinate
From crops to flowers, the majority of plants need pollination to repopulate and survive. It’s common to think that pollination is done by bees, but did you know that there are many other causes of pollination? What Is Pollination? Before moving forward with examples of who (or what) pollinates, it’s important to understand what pollination…
Read MoreWashed Poor ‘Incy’ Out: The Truth About April Showers and Bugs
You may have heard the popular saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” during the beginning of spring. Typically, as the weather gets warmer, plants really start to bloom and all the spring festivities begin. But, the warmer weather also welcomes a host of pests—including flies, bees, and ants—to come out and play. With all the…
Read MoreLove Is in the Air: What Are Lovebugs?
Whether you’re jamming to Lovebug by George Strait with your significant other or singing Lovebug by the Jonas Brothers loudly in the car, the love can be felt in the air—even for pests! It’s quite common to think that the term “lovebug” is used only to describe two people wildly in love (the term is…
Read MoreThe Best Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home this Winter
As winter approaches and the weather cools down, the one noticeable change that is easy to notice is the disappearance of flying insects. No more mosquitoes, flies, or bees—Sounds great, right? But the lack of flying insects does not mean that there will be a lack of pests during the winter season. Furthermore, stay ahead…
Read MoreThankful for Pests? See Which Pests We’re Thankful for This Thanksgiving
It’s a lot of people’s favorite time of year! It’s a time to not only give thanks for the things we notice everyday, but also to be thankful for the smaller things, the mundane, and the unsung heroes. When you hear the word “pest,” thankful might not be the first feeling that comes to mind.…
Read MoreTop Reasons Insects Encroach Into Homes When the Weather Turns Cold
This time of year, you probably notice a lot more bugs—whether you see them buzzing around your windows, collecting on the outside of your house, or even see them inside your home—these bugs are around for a reason. Keep reading to learn why bugs want inside your house so badly when the weather turns cold!…
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