We all know the expression "busy as a bee" - but did you ever wonder what an average day is like for a worker honey bee? What you may not know is that the bee's age has a lot to do with what jobs it … [Read more...]
EEE Virus – The What, Who, & How
What is the EEE virus? Eastern Equine Encephalitis (commonly called EEE) is a rare but life-threatening disease spread by infected mosquitoes. In 2019, the United States experienced an uptick in … [Read more...]
Watching the Monarch Migration (& Dragonfly Migration!)
When the weather turns chillier it is tempting to jump aboard a plane and head south. Insects like the Monarch butterfly have built-in wings and do just that. Dragonflies, too, are known to migrate. … [Read more...]
Biting Flies: You Aren’t Their Preferred Meal
Misery loves company, so the next time a mosquito or other fly (yes, mosquitoes are a kind of fly) bites you, take comfort knowing that you were not its first choice. Most other animals rank higher on … [Read more...]
Wasp Nests: The Inside Scoop
Many people are understandably intimidated by wasps and downright terrified if they find wasp nests. No need to panic! Here is a little more about how we can coexist. Social Wasps vs. Solitary … [Read more...]
What Do You Call a Dragonfly?
Our American culture is rich with folklore and regional language for all kinds of animals, including insects. Take the dragonfly for example. You may know it by some other name. Devil's Darning … [Read more...]