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The Rare Hairless Raccoon That Resembled A Mythical Creature Has Died Despite Receiving Constant Medical Care
There are many people who believe that undocumented and rarely seen creatures, like bigfoot and the Jersey devil, exist naturally in the wild despite a complete lack of documented evidence to support such a scenario. The natural tendency to entertain ridiculous and sensational ideas of this sort was well represented recently by the discovery of…
Read MoreSwimming Bats
Bats are known for living in caves or under bridges, hanging upside down off of ceilings to sleep, and flying in giant groups at any unsuspecting person that happens to enter their domain and wake them up. You know the often used scene of bats flying in a giant group at people, getting caught in…
Read MoreEven More Spiders (23) Discovered in Australia!
Those incredible scientists in Australia just keep finding more and more new spider species in the vast desert landscape of Australia. Prior to this find, another one that found a whopping 26 new species was reported only months ago. Those spiders just keep popping up. Some of these new ones demonstrate behavior never before seen…
Read MoreWhere Do Bugs Go During The Winter?
Some bugs migrate to warmer climates during the winter months; some hibernate, while others are learning to stick out the cold months thanks to global warming. Bugs have a variety of ways of surviving the winter months. Often times spiders, insects and all types of arthropods will resort to “invasion” in order to avoid succumbing…
Read MoreClimate Change May Destroy The Reproductive Systems Of Male Insects
Most experts agree that climate change is a reality, and many of them claim that the consequences of climate change are already being felt. You would think that a global temperature increase of one or two degrees fahrenheit would not result in climatic catastrophes, but there is good evidence to suggest that global warming is…
Read MoreTips To Make Sure Wildlife Stays in The Wild
Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens. Install a mesh cover or cap over chimneys. Cover exhaust fan openings, soffit and attic vents, and tops of window wells. Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows. Keep tree limbs cut back 6 to 8 feet from the roofline…
Read MoreBed Bug Prevention Tips
There are several steps you can take to help prevent bed bugs in your everyday life. Regular bed bug inspections are the best line of defense to help you avoid a bed bug infestation. Here are some other prevention tips to keep in mind: • Regularly inspect areas where pets sleep for signs of bed…
Read MoreFormosan Subterranean Termites Have Spread To Lexington, South Carolina For The First Time Ever
Formosan subterranean termites are one of the few invasive termite species that inhabit the United States. Ever since the Formosan termite was discovered in eastern Texas back in the 1960s, the species has ravaged homes and buildings all across the Gulf Coast, most notably in Louisiana and Florida. Shortly before the turn of the millenium,…
Read MoreA Termite Inspection Contract Was Eaten By Termites During The Latest Infestation Crisis In Georgia
A Termite Inspection Contract Was Eaten By Termites During The Latest Infestation Crisis In Georgia Anybody who fancies him or herself a termite expert is certainly familiar with the Formosan subterranean termite and the destruction that they are capable of inflicting on manmade structures. Since the 1960s this termite species has been causing extensive structural…
Read MoreAn Elderly Woman’s Bed Bug Complaints Were Dismissed As Hallucinations By Her Caregivers
An Elderly Woman’s Bed Bug Complaints Were Dismissed As Hallucinations By Her Caregivers Living within an assisted living facility is not a fate that many elderly people hope for, and for good reason. While many assisted living facilities only employ the most responsible of staff members, one particular facility has recently come under fire for…
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