What is the biggest bug in the U.S.? — Keelan’s student essay
What Is The Biggest Bug In The U.S.? It’s commonplace in the United States to call exterminators for bothersome insects. Ants, mosquitos, flys, and hornets can all wreak havoc on households, and the pest control industry has a plethora of at-home ways to combat these intruders. However, how does a homeowner handle insects on the […]
Which insects eat clothes? — Andrea’s student essay
Which Insects Eat Clothes? When it comes to bugs, they are a very important part of our eco-system. From helping flowers pollinate, to acting as a natural pesticide, and even being a food source. Without the existence of bugs many species of animals, plants, reptiles, and even humans would not be able to survive or […]
Where bed bugs hide in the home — Katie’s student essay
Where Bed Bugs Hide In The Home? When was the last time you had your home inspected for bed bugs? If you have woken up with mysterious bites, or notice some discoloration on your mattress, it might be bed bugs! Contrary to their names, bed bugs can reside just about anywhere in your home, not […]
Opossum vs. possum — Jocelyn’s student essay
Opossum Vs. Possum Although similar in name, opossums and possums are different creatures with their own unique little habits, habitats, diets, and behaviors. The easiest way to determine if a creature is an opossum or a possum is to take into account its location. If in the western hemisphere, you are most likely in contact […]
Why bees are important for the ecosystem? — Anthony’s student essay
Why Bees Are Important For The Ecosystem? Bees are extremely important to the ecosystem due to their fantastic method of pollination. Bees vibrate at 440 Hz to cause pollen to come loose from flowers. They then move from flower to flower doing this helping spread genetic material around from female flowers to male flowers allowing […]
Opossum vs. possum — Hanna’s student essay
Opossum Vs. Possum While opossums and possums are both marsupials and have similar snout, eye, and feet shapes, the similarities end there. Opossums are small, rat-like creatures with brown haired bodies, white haired faces, and rat tails. Possums are small, chinchilla-like creatures with no fur color difference from their face and body. Still cannot tell […]
What’s the difference between yellow jackets and Wasps? — Brighton’s student essay
What’s The Difference Between Yellow Jackets and wasps? All yellowjackets are wasps, but not all wasps are yellowjackets. I have been collecting insects since I was five years old. Today, I have a display collection of 1,484 mounted and labeled species, including 214 Hymenoptera (bees, ants, and wasps), 5 of which are species of yellowjackets. […]
Where bed bugs hide in the home? — Carli ‘s student essay
Where Bed Bugs Hide In The Home? Bed Bugs, also known as, Cimex lectularius, are notorious for sneaking into the home and disrupting the peace. These “silent pests,” can make a home feel chaotic by making occupants feel uncomfortable and infested. “Why do we call them bed bugs?” one may ask themselves. The most simple […]
Are daddy long leg spiders poisonous? — Hailey’s student essay
Are Daddy Long Leg Spiders Poisonous? It has been a big question over if Daddy Long legs are poisonous. What are Daddy Longlegs anyway? Daddy Longlegs are actually considered Arachnids, not spiders. Daddy Longlegs also go by the name Harvestman. These Arachnids have some spider-like qualities which is why people often make that mistake. Unlike […]
Are Garter Snakes dangerous? — Mark’s student essay
Are Garter Snakes Dangerous? Garter snakes are one of the most common snakes that can be found around the U.S and are mostly found in meadows, gardens, and grassy areas. While many people have learned about venomous snakes like the King Cobra and the giant constrictors like the Anaconda, the garter snake is actually not […]