Wasps can frequently be seen buzzing around houses and backyard flower gardens. Perhaps you’ve wondered what they are looking for as they fly by. Food, perhaps? What do wasps eat? Do they need to drink water? How long can they go without food and water? Keep reading as we explore the answers to all of … Read more
Dragonflies are incredible flying insects, but they may be badly crippled, if not mortally injured, if one of their wings becomes broken. If you find an injured dragonfly, is there anything you can do for it? Is it possible to nurse it back to health? Read on as we discuss how to help a dragonfly … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to hold a dragonfly? There are actually a couple of different ways you can do it. Keep reading to learn about the best ways to catch, pick up, and hold dragonflies, as well as helpful information on what to do if a dragonfly lands on you or bites you. How … Read more
You’ve probably seen a dragonfly go speeding past you at least once in your life. Perhaps you were lucky enough to see one chasing down its prey or escaping from a larger predator, and if so, you were probably impressed by its speed and flying ability. So, just how fast can a dragonfly fly? How … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a dragonfly buzzing by, you may have wondered about its meal habits. What does a dragonfly eat, and how does it hunt? And did you know a dragonfly’s larvae is also an expert hunter? Keep reading to find out more about these incredible predators of the insect world. What Do Dragonflies … Read more
There are many types of flying insects, and some of them look pretty similar to each other. Two such insects are the dragonfly and the damselfly. These two flying predators of the insect world look remarkably alike; many people easily confuse them. So, what is the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly? And how … Read more
Bumble bees are excellent pollinators, but you don’t necessarily want them taking up residence in your yard. Bumble bees live in colonies of several dozen to several hundred individuals, and if you accidentally disturb their nest, you’re likely to come away from the encounter with plenty of painful stings. So, in this article, we’ll talk … Read more
Your dog looks adorable running through a field of wildflowers; but suddenly, you notice he just swallowed the bumble bee he was chasing. After a brief moment of panic, you collect your thoughts and try to figure out what to do. Should you take him to the vet? What happens if a dog eats a … Read more
Bumble bees are large and rather scary looking, but is there any reason to be afraid of them? What happens when a bumble bee stings you? Do they even sting in the first place? What does a bumble bee sting look like, and how do you treat it? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer … Read more
Bumble bees play a huge role in the environment; they are excellent pollinators that have a direct impact on many of the foods we rely on every day. But bumble bee populations are declining. Have you ever stopped to think about what would happen if bumble bees went extinct? How would such a scenario affect … Read more
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