Are Garter Snakes dangerous? — Joe’s student essay

A garter snake slithering and peeking up through a lush lawn of bright green grass in the summer.

Are Garter Snakes Dangerous? Snakes are feared by the majority of the world. They are seen as dangerous, harmful, poisonous and deadly, though this is not the case for all snakes. Many snakes are good for keeping pests away from your house, garden, and your property in general. A perfect example of this type of […]

Why bees are important for the ecosystem — Melanie’s student essay

Bee close up. Bees at the bee hive. Swarm of bees

Why Bees Are Important For The Ecosystem? A bee is a winged-insect with branched body hairs that feeds on flowers. These creatures are highly dependent on pollen as a protein source while also being dependent on nectar or oils as energy sources.  According to the website Trulynolen.ca, bees are mostly seen as small insects, but […]

How to get rid of woodpeckers — Jae’s student essay

Pileated Woodpecker Portrait

How To Get Rid Of Woodpeckers? Nature, and all the inhabitants of it, are wonderful creatures that deserve respect, awe, and admiration. That is, of course, until nature comes knocking on the side of your house and digging through your wall to build a home or find a meal. A consistent rude awakening at the […]

Why ticks are so dangerous to humans and pets — Rebecca’s student essay

Tick - parasitic arachnid blood-sucking carrier of various disea

Why Ticks Are So Dangerous To Humans And Pets? Ticks have been around for a very long time and are dangerous to both humans and animals. Ticks are mainly found outdoors in woodsy and grassy areas. Those that work outdoors are especially more vulnerable to tick bites. They typically occur during the warmer seasons and […]

Why ticks are so dangerous to humans and pets — Jake’s student essay

Tick - parasitic arachnid blood-sucking carrier of various disea

Why Ticks Are So Dangerous To Humans And Pets? Ticks are dangerous to humans and pets because they are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of the human and animal hosts. Ticks are extremely small, with the nymph the size of a pinhead. The female adult is much larger and can grow to the […]

Are daddy long leg spiders poisonous? — Reagan’s student essay

Common daddy-longlegs

Are Daddy Long Leg Spiders Poisonous? The vast majority of people in the country have seen a daddy long leg at least one time. They are one of the most common household spiders in the United States and throughout the globe. Upon seeing the daddy long leg, one most likely has one of two perceptions […]

Why bees are important for the ecosystem — Vista’s student essay

Bee close up. Bees at the bee hive. Swarm of bees

Why Bees Are Important For The Ecosystem? Image talking a walk through the forest during spring time. All the colorful flowers blooming, the beautiful scents wafting through the air, a scene that everyone wishes to capture forever because it carries with it tranquility. Well, we can all tip our hats to the bees and other […]

Where bed bugs hide in the home — Kenley’s student essay

Where Bed Bugs Hide In The Home? Bed Bugs Are the Worst Bugs It was in March 2012 that red, itchy spots appeared on my entire body. Was it poison ivy? Was I having an allergic reaction? After several months and countless visits to the dermatologist, they had finally reached a diagnosis of idiopathic dermatitis. […]

Top Mosquito-Borne illnesses in the U.S. — Gonzalo’s student essay

Top Mosquito-Borne illnesses in The U.S According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ” Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito” (The National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health, 2016). The diseases that come from mosquitoes include Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, chikungunya virus, dengue and malaria. […]

Are Garter Snakes dangerous? — Rena’s student essay

A garter snake slithering and peeking up through a lush lawn of bright green grass in the summer.

Are Garter Snakes Dangerous? The Gartner Snake is a common snake that lives in North America, ranging from Canada down to the southernmost United States, and is not dangerous at all. There are 30 species of garter snakes, with many more subspecies. Depending on where you live, some of the more common species are the […]