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Snakes in East Virginia
The eastern half of the state of Virginia is rich in natural habitats that are well suited for a wide variety of snakes. Of Virginia's 34 native snake species, 31 can be found either commonly or in small populations in the eastern region. Most of these snake species are harmless and pose no threat t
How to Keep Bees Away from a Pool at a Restaurant
Bees live and die in the honeycomb labyrinth of the hive. Imagine a hot and congested area of sticky walls with no air conditioner. But, in fact bees do have a simple method for cooling the temperature of their home: evaporating water droplets gathered from outside and blowing the mist with their wi
DEET-Free Horn Fly Repellent
Horn flies are small flies that usually attack cattle but may also attack sheep, goats, horses and dogs. They spend almost their whole life on their host animal, feeding on its blood between 20 and 40 times each day. Fortunately, they don't bite people. Although DEET is an extremely effective insect
How to Get Rid of a Snake From a Garden
Snakes in the yard are scary, but getting rid of them doesn’t require a one-on-one confrontation. Many snakes in your gardens are harmless but they are annoying. Guard your yard with a few preventive steps and you can return to your garden without have to watch your every step.
Information About Goliath Tarantulas
The Goliath Tarantula, also known as the Goliath Bird-Eater, is one of the world's largest species of spider. Explorers in South America named this spider after they witnessed it eating a small bird, according to Vincelewis.com. The Goliath Tarantula is native to northern South America and can grow
What Do Baby Tarantulas Eat?
For exotic pet owners, raising a baby tarantula can be a rewarding experience. While adult tarantulas are often portrayed as "big and scary," baby tarantulas are typically very small and fragile in early life. Many owners can be intimidated by the feeding process involved with baby tarantulas, or sp
How to Identify a Butterfly Cocoon
Butterflies are not born the beautiful insects that we see flying around our gardens. They start as caterpillars just like moths do, and spend some time wrapped up in a cocoon made of silk before climbing out of it with beautiful wings. Butterfly cocoons are called chrysalises, and telling them apar
How to Breed Goliath Tarantulas
The Goliath Tarantula, also known as the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, is one of the largest spiders found in the world. This species of tarantula can have a leg span of up to 12 inches and prefers to live under the ground in a tunnel. The spider is a deep brown in color and has hair covering its body
What Is the Difference Between Moles & Voles?
Moles are small mammals of the Talpidae family; voles are small rodents of the Cricetidae family. They have little in common, albeit a rhyming name. They are different in appearance, habitat, lifestyle and diet.
The Stages of Dragonfruit
Pitahaya or Pitaya, commonly called "dragon fruit," is a mild fruit native to Central America. Dragon fruit might have red or yellow skin, white or red flesh, and always has an abundance of small, black, edible seeds. A variety of cactus, the pitahaya plant grows well in warm climates. Today it is g
Ants That Have Silk
While there is little danger of wearing a shirt or blouse made from the silk of ants any time soon, weaver ants -- also known as green tree ants -- use silk produced by their larvae to create places to live. And since the larvae really have no say in producing silk, they could be referred to as the
Black & Orange Striped Snakes in California
In a state like California that has so many species of snakes, snake Identification at a glance can be tricky. Several native species could be described as being snakes with black and orange stripes. Some of the state's snakes vary in their general appearance and can sometimes be mistaken for anothe
How to Kill Cicada-Killing Wasps
Maybe the largest wasp (up to 40 mm) you will ever see on your property is the cicada killer. Killing the wasps is counterproductive and not necessary, because the males cannot sting and the females are extremely hesitant to. These wasps feed on cicadas that damage trees and roots during their vario
How to Care for Live Bloodworms
Bloodworms, which belong to the phylum Annelida, are found in the ponds and standing water throughout the United States. The skin of these larvae, causing their red bodily fluid to show through, giving them their name. Bloodworms are not true worms, but the larval state of midges, a type of insect.
Facts on the Cricket Insect
In the autumn when the weather begins to cool, a chorus of cricket songs fills the night air. These are the songs of male crickets trying to attract a female. The beauty of a cricket's song isn't apparent to everyone, but in some cultures singing crickets are kept as pets.
What Are the Essential Beekeeper Supplies?
For successful beekeeping proper supplies is required. Beekeeping is very dangerous activity. The beekeeper can get injured.
How to Know if You Have a Roach Problem
Roaches could be called one of the greatest pests for households and almost every household in America has had at least a few roaches take up residence. Knowing how to separate the odd roach from an infestation is a crucial skill. By knowing when you have an infestation, you can take quick action w
How to Feed Flies to Produce Maggots
The female fly can lay up to 500 eggs over three to four days. The eggs hatch into larva, called maggots, which are used to feed reptiles and as fishing bait. If you want flies to lay eggs to provide you with maggots, you will need to supply the right foods to attract the flies, encourage breeding a
Interesting Facts About Butterfly Fish
The scientific name for the golden butterfly fish is Chaetodon semilarvatus, according to Whozoo.org. Butterfly fish are commonly found swimming in shallow water near coral reefs, according to National Geographic. Many butterfly fish will exhibit dark stripes around their eyes. There are approximate
How to Kill Redheaded Flies
Also called redheaded sawflies, redheaded flies attack pine trees, causing defoliation on a once hearty tree. This will lead to a loss in the tree’s vigor and cause it to become more susceptibility to future pest attacks. Redheaded flies, as well as their larvae, are identifiable by their dist