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January 25, 2017

Voles Console Each Other – Evidence of Animal Empathy

A recent study on voles revealed that when one vole is distressed, other voles will immediately begin to console their stressed buddy for a good ten minutes. This leads scientists to argue that this is a sign that animals, or…

January 24, 2017

Why You Should Never Have a Raccoon as a Pet

Raccoons don’t normally come to mind when I think of animals people keep as pets, but apparently a number of people out there think that having a raccoon for a pet would be fun. Let me stop you right where…

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January 23, 2017

Lyme Disease Has Been Found In Nine US National Parks

Lyme disease causes a near perpetual flu-like state with varying degrees of severity, so it is tragic when we hear about people becoming infected with this disease. However, it is nice to know that the ticks responsible for spreading Lyme…

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January 20, 2017

Woman Suffers Heart Attack In Response To A Spider Attack

Everyone has been told repeatedly by experts that spiders cannot cause death, except in very rare circumstances. That may very well be true, but the fact is, people do indeed die in response to spider bites, even if the spider…

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January 19, 2017

Can Spiders Enter Homes Through Drains?

It seem like we have all had experienced seeing a creepy bug in the shower, but how did it get there? Some people believe that the bugs that they find in their bathrooms must have accessed the room through the…

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January 18, 2017

What Time Of Year Sees The Greatest Number Of Spiders

Many people think that spiders are at their most numerous and active during the summer, especially the late summer. However, it is August and September that see the least amount of insects. Very few spiders will have fully matured by…

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January 17, 2017

Why Cold Winters Are A Good Thing For Gardeners | Atlanta Pest Experts

Anyone who is into gardening as a hobby is also likely to know a bit about bugs. Insect pests can ruin a gardener's day, and one of the most damaging culprits has to be the chafer beetle. The chafer beetle…

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January 16, 2017

Do All Spiders Try To Enter Houses In The Fall To Avoid The Cold Weather?

It seems like common sense that spiders and insects will attempt to enter your home during the colder months if they don't want to freeze to death. However, house spiders are usually not the same types of spiders that you…

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January 13, 2017

The Tiger Beetle Wins the Award for Being the Most Ferocious Insect on Earth

If there were a human that could be considered comparable to the tiger beetle, it would probably be the sociopath serial killer, particularly the ones that like a little extra torture with their murder. The tiger beetle is basically the…

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January 12, 2017

A Newly Discovered Bug Species Has Females That Are All Pink

A team of researchers exploring the jungles of Southeast Asia for exotic bugs stumbled upon a unique specimen. The researchers discovered two different species of katydid, both of which are sporting a distinct pink color that cannot be missed. Not…

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