Why ticks are so dangerous to humans and pets —Rixcy’s student essay
Why Ticks Are So Dangerous To Humans And Pets? Ticks are ectoparasites (parasites that live on or in the skin but not within the body of its host) scientifically classified as Arachnida, that are known transmitters (vectors) of diseases for humans and animals and that have been studied since the mid-1800s. If you ever owned […]
Why bees are important for the ecosystem — Areej’s student essay
Why Bees Are Important For The Ecosystem? Buzzzz….you may find bees annoying as they chase and sting you but they contribute so much to our green environment that allows flowers to bloom. These social insects with black stripes and yellow coating have many important purposes including contributing to pollination to a variety of plants, producing […]
Why ticks are so dangerous to humans and pets — Isabel’s student essay
Why Ticks Are So Dangerous To Humans And Pets? Since I was around nine years old, I have always been told that I have an “irrational” fear of ticks. It all started one day on a drive to school: my younger brother had a book that listed some of the world’s deadliest creatures. In the […]
Which scents keep mosquitoes away from your home — Taylor’s student essay
Which Scents Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Home? “When the days begin to warm and the afternoon rains move in, so do the pesky mosquitoes. They congregate in the humid grass and standing puddles of water, waiting for you to come outside and enjoy the nice weather. These virtually unseen little pests like to suck […]
How to remove fruit flies from your kitchen — Amanda’s student essay
How To Remove Fruit Flies From Your Kitchen? At the grocery store, you are drawn to the beautiful and luscious apples, bananas, strawberries, or even sweet peaches. You load up your grocery cart, check out and head for home with some healthy and nourishing fruits. A few days later you begin to notice something sinister […]
Which spiders in the U.S. are venomous? — Joseph’s student essay
Which Spiders in The U.S Are Venomous? In the United States, there are over thousands of species of spiders; many have been recognized as helpful, most have been recognized as harmless, but they’re at least four types of spiders that have been identified as venomous and dangerous to humans. These four species have been identified […]
Which spiders in the U.S. are venomous? — Brenna’s student essay
Which Spiders in The U.S Are Venomous? As of today, there are three poisonous spiders in the U.S. These spiders are the Brown Recluse, the Black Widow, and the Hobo spider. However, here in Michigan, we are safe because these spiders are mostly found in the north-western states of the U.S such as Washington, Oregon, […]
What are woodchucks? — Alexis’s student essay
What Are Woodchucks? Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, are short-legged rodents that live in North America. They are a part of the squirrel family. While woodchucks are thought to throw wood as their name states, they actually do not do that. In reality, they toss dirt whenever they build their burrows. Fully grown woodchucks can […]
What is the biggest bug in the U.S.? — Logan’s student essay
What Is The Biggest Bug In The U.S.? What is the largest bug in the United States? Could it be a long-legged spider that hides in your home waiting to come out while you sleep or is it a flying moth that approaches you on a bright sunny day? I must say just thinking about […]
How to remove fruit flies from your kitchen — Jeffnie’s student essay
How To Remove Fruit Flies From Your Kitchen? The tiny, yellowish, red-eyed bugs are half of a giant household of microscopic flies that has about 3,000 species. In contrast to houseflies, which can unfold disease, fruit flies are harmless. they’ll dwell and breed in drains and can cans, and on damp mops and rags. Spilled […]