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Why Bees are Dying From Certain Pesticides and Why You Should Care
Over the past years, scientists have been in disagreement on what is killing off the bees. They state that global warming has brought on changes to the ecosystem and could be the cause of deaths to bees. However, farmers aren’t swayed towards the belief of Global Warming. They are beginning to point the finger at a new pesticide called Neonicotinoids, which is derived from nicotine. These nicotine-derived pesticides could be guilty of giving these bees a buzz.
How Do Pests Survive? 4 Pests and Incredible Survival Facts
Pests can be a poor addition to the home or office, but let’s face it they are pretty fascinating. According to Terry Erwin of the Smithsonian Institution’s Department of Entomology, there are an estimated 30 million species of insect living today.
5 Video Game Pests: Some Are Talk, Some Are Trouble
Of all the video games played in one person's lifetime, one begins to think... What would these characters be like in real life?
Canine Bed Bug Inspection: What is it?
Canine Bed Bug Inspection sounds weird, not legit, and impractical doesn't it? Wrong. Here's how Bed Bug Inspection works.
How To Pest Proof Your Yard: Is Your Yard Pest Friendly?
Your yard is the first line of defense to your home. By doing some prep work, you can begin reducing pest problems in your home today.
How Japanese Honey Bees Cook The Japanese Hornet That Is Four Times Its Size
If you thought that the superior sized Hornet would defeat these bees, then get ready to learn something new and exciting about Japanese Honey Bees. The Japanese Honey bee is approximately ½ inch compared to its adversary the Japanese Hornet, approximately 2 inches. The Japanese Honey bees have evolved and developed a weapon that wont leave them defenseless like their European cousins. This hornet is in for a painful death.
INFOGRPAHIC: Common Pests Of The United States
This info-graphic touches on the common pests found around the united states and features information on each insect.