If you want to encounter a life form on Earth which will challenge your views of what it means to thrive in the universe, look no further than the insect class of the animal kingdom. There is a reason that many of the aliens featured in our science fiction literature and films resemble insects. We…
Category: Insects
Wood Termites: Preventive And Curative Methods
Termites or white ants are harmful insects that can reproduce twice as fast as the ugly ones and at much shorter intervals. They are real calamities for homes. In fact, termites attack the frameworks and the wooden frame of houses within a few months. This is why it is essential to protect yourself as much…
Everything You Need To Know About The Praying Mantis
Let’s talk about a medium-sized insect that is world-renowned for its ability to help control other pests crops. The mantis is an insect known worldwide for the odd position of its front legs, which make it look as if it is praying. It is most commonly found in nature, but it is also seen as…
Let’s Fight Tiger Mosquitoes Together!
The summer season is favorable to the proliferation of tiger mosquitoes. In the evening or even at night, these bugs enter through openings and end up biting us. The next day, pimples or swellings appear on our skin. Apart from the discomfort caused by the buzzing of the mosquitoes, the bites of this species cause…
Everything you need to know about bogs.
If I were to ask you what were the things that absorb the most carbon dioxide on our planet, you would say trees or forests, right? Only a small fraction of you would think of bogs; yet, these are true powerhouses when it comes to carbon dioxide entrapment. The fact that not many people are…
Facts and Myths About Mosquitoes
When you’ve finally found the time to rest a bit after a tough day at work, suddenly you hear the buzzing sound of mosquitoes in your ears, ike! To make matters worse, you fall asleep and wake up the following day to find dozens of mosquito bites. What can you do to keep the mosquitoes…
Flies and Mosquitoes: Discovering the Two-Winged Members of the Vast Insect Group (Part 2)
In the first article, we have learned how the scientific name of two-winged insects is Diptera. Today, we will learn about the different species of true flies. Important True Flies Something like 85, 000 different species of true flies have been described and classified by entomologists (scientists who specialize in the study of insects). Many species…
Flies and Mosquitoes: Discovering the Life Cycle of Two-Winged Members of the Vast Insect Group
Damsel flies, stone flies, dragonflies, dobson flies and butterflies are not true flies at all, in spite of their names. They all have four wings – an anterior, or front, pair and a posterior or hind, pair. The true flies differ from these insects and from almost all other insects for hat matter because…
How To Create A Bee-Friendly Garden?
Honeybees, as well as bumblebees, are essential to nature and our food. In recent years, more bees have died than usual. This is because bees not only make honey but also pollinate flowers and plants. Having a bee-friendly garden can help them survive. Here are some tips to get started! Flowers For Bees It doesn’t…
Discovering the Secret World of Rhopalocera
Rhopalocera – scientific name for butterfly. The beautiful insects we call butterflies appeal to almost anyone, even to those who fear or dislike other kinds of insects, such as wasps, bees or beetles. Small children often start their insect collection with butterflies and please, you know how many adults delight in collecting them, sometimes exploring…