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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...

Poisonous Insects

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | be prepared insects poison poisonous

Poisonous Insects The other day a friend of ours said she found a beautiful, fuzzy caterpillar on one of her tomato plants. It looked so soft she said it was almost impossible not to touch it. But something told her not to. It’s a good thing she listened to that...

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...