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12 Campfire Critters: Harmless or Harmful?

By Brody Danielson February 19, 2020 | animals camping critters insects outdoors

12 Campfire Critters: Harmless or Harmful? If you are going camping or having a picnic in your local forest preserve, chances are you will encounter some pesky critters who call these environments home. In some cases, getting stung by an insect puts you at risk of insect-borne diseases or simply...

Creating an Outdoor Emergency Animal Shelter

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | animal animals be prepared emergency preparedness pet pet preparedness pet safety pets

Creating an Outdoor Emergency Animal Shelter Few parts of the United States have been spared from extreme cold weather this winter. When temperatures dip well below zero and snow piles up, most people and pets are lucky enough to be able to wait it out inside where it’s warm and...

Mosquito Biology and Habits That Can Help Us Avoid Mosquitoes

By Brody Danielson February 11, 2020 | animals be prepared emergency insects mosquito nature

Mosquito Biology and Habits That Can Help Us Avoid Mosquitoes Mosquitoes are one of the most irritating parts of spring and summer seasons. Often being outdoors and enjoying warm weather gets interrupted by these little insects. And in some parts of the world mosquitoes even transmit several serious diseases, therefore...