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Hi, My Name Is: How These Bugs Got Their Names

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Hi, My Name Is: How These Bugs Got Their Names

There are over 900,000 different kinds of living insects known to man (not counting the ones we don’t know about). That means there are a lot of insects that have needed names over the years. Wh...

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Home Improvement Projects for Pest Prevention

Friday, January 8, 2021

Home Improvement Projects for Pest Prevention

There’s no place like home. It’s cozy, it’s comfy and most importantly, it’s yours — that is, unless you’ve got pests. Living with pests is like having the worst roommates you can imagine, and s...

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4 Ways to Make Your Home Rodent-Proof This Winter

Monday, December 21, 2020

4 Ways to Make Your Home Rodent-Proof This Winter

When the temperatures drop, there’s nothing more we love than cozying up indoors where it’s nice and warm. Unfortunately, rodents have the same idea when winter hits. Yep, they hate the cold too...

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6 Bug-Inspired Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

Friday, December 4, 2020

6 Bug-Inspired Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

Gift-giving season is upon us, and while it’s exciting to shop for your favorite people, it can be hard to know where to start. If you’ve got a bug lover in your life, it can be especially trick...

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These Bugs Live Forever — Almost!

Thursday, November 19, 2020

These Bugs Live Forever — Almost!

The lifespan of a bug varies widely from a only a few short hours to an entire century. However, most bugs have pretty short lifespans. Mosquitoes and gnats live for about a week. Houseflies liv...

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