Wasps establishing nests near homes is a common nuisance in late summer, when colonies expand rapidly. Their painful stings discourage most homeowners from directly disturbing nests. This leads many to wonder whether readily available household cleaners like Windex can safely eliminate wasps. Windex is a frequently used glass and surface cleaner in homes. Its low … Read more
Raccoons are omnivores, opportunistic feeders, and will eat chocolates if available. They’ve adapted into city lives; raccoons can and love to eat sweets, candy, and chocolate, in fact, more and more videos of raccoons eating chocolate have stormed the internet. Now, because they can doesn’t mean chocolates are safe for them. Plenty of chocolate types … Read more
Hello there, Bug Battlers! If you’ve been dealing with a ladybug invasion in your home, you may be searching for a simple, effective, and eco-friendly solution. Among the popular DIY remedies often mentioned, soapy water stands out. But does soapy water really kill ladybugs? Let’s dive into the intriguing world of pest control and learn … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you’re small enough to fit through something? While it might seem like something only those who are vertically challenged would wonder, there are many other reasons why someone would want to know how small of a hole they can fit through. For example, imagine you have an old door that … Read more
Cows come in all shapes and sizes, from petite Jersey cows to massive Chianina bulls. But just how heavy can a cow get? As grazing animals go, cows are on the larger side, but their weight depends on factors like breed, age, gender, and diet. Read on to learn more about cow sizes and weigh. … Read more
Raccoons will attack and eat chicken, ducks, quails, rabbits, and other small-medium-sized animals if given the chance. They will eat off the head and the crop and might leave the rest of the body. Why Do Raccoons Kill Chickens and Not Eat Them? Raccoons are carnivorous animals and will kill or eat whatever thing they … Read more
Skunks are found across most of North and South America. In North America, the most common species are the striped skunk, spotted skunk, hooded skunk and hog-nosed skunk. When the cold winter months arrive, skunks have developed behavioral and physiological adaptations to survive. Unlike some mammals, skunks do not hibernate or migrate long distances. Instead, … Read more
Porcupine quills can kill a human or pets (dogs, cats, tigers, lions etc) if left too long inside the body. The quills carry bacteria that lead to infection and when not treated, the individual can become sick and die. The quills are not poisonous or venomous but can cause infections, which can lead to life-threatening … Read more
Few insects elicit as visceral a reaction of disgust as the infamous cockroach. These scurrying omnivorous scavengers carry disease, contaminate human dwellings, and can survive extremely harsh conditions. But are cockroaches in fact related to other infamous creepy crawlies such as shrimp, crabs, and lobsters? Are roaches crustaceans? The taxonomy of cockroaches and how they … Read more
Wasps can survive without food or water for up to two days. Although the majority of wasps die of starvation within 72 hours, this varies according to species, class, age, weather, diet, and how recently they ate. Due to their unique biology, a wasp can even survive without its head until it dies of starvation. … Read more