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June 1, 2017

Are Damselflies The Same Thing As Dragonflies?

Some are under the impression that the world “damselfly” is just another word for dragonfly, but this is not the case, as dragonflies and damselflies are two distinct organisms. However, the two insects are similar enough in appearance for entomologists…

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May 31, 2017

This Insect’s Defensive Fluid Could Have Medical Applications

You may have heard of the insects known as “blister beetles.” Like so many insects, blister beetles produce a substance that has defensive purposes. This substance is very bitter to the taste. Researchers believe that this bitter substance, called cantharidin,…

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May 30, 2017

Frightened Woman Found Opossums Sleeping In Her Dresser Drawers

Most people do not respond well to the presence of an opossum. Unlike the occasional deer, you never hear anyone embrace the majesty of a wild opossum while whispering in a parked car on the shoulder of the road. Opossums…

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May 26, 2017

Do Spiders Seek Shelter In My Home During The Fall?

You have all heard about spiders moving into your home during the fall months. This seems like a sensible idea, after all, the weather is getting colder, so where are all those spiders going to go in order to keep…

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May 25, 2017

Are Cicadas Coming Out Of Their Long Sleep Early?

Anybody who lives in the Southeastern region of the United States is definitely acquainted with the humming sounds of numerous cicadas. Some find their humming to be relaxing; while others cannot tolerate the sounds they make. Typically cicadas are supposed…

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May 24, 2017

Where Do Captured Bats Wind Up?

Maybe you have experienced the horror of having a wild bat flying around your house. If you have, then there is a good chance that you called animal control officials to have the bat/s removed from your home. This is…

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May 22, 2017

More Dogs Are Being Diagnosed With Lyme Disease

You may have heard that more and more people are being diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. In fact, Lyme disease is the most common insect-borne illness in the United States. Mosquitoes do not even come close to matching ticks…

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May 19, 2017

Bats Are Wreaking Havoc In An Old Church | Wildlife Control

You may have experienced a bat flying around your home at some point during your life. The situation is never pleasant; it is hard to imagine anybody not being repulsed by them when viewed up close. If you have dealt…

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May 18, 2017

Vampire Bats Can Donate Blood To Others Of Its Kind

Vampire Bats Can Donate Blood To Others Of Its Kind A recent study has shown that female vampire bats can share blood with their friends. Bats are amazingly altruistic creatures. Bats are known for being socially sophisticated mammals, but they…

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May 17, 2017

Don’t Try To Rescue Baby Raccoons!

If there is anything more adorable than a raccoon, then it would be a baby raccoon. During the spring and summer months the Department of Natural Resources gets many phone calls related to baby raccoons, or kits. Many of these…

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