insects in culture
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How to Keep Flies Away From Your Yard (and Out of Your House)
It’s summer, and that means one thing: wretched goddamn flies getting all up in my yard, ruining my barbecues. How can I keep them away this year, once and for all? How can I — and you — drive flies, gnats, and other flying pests back from whence they came so they stop bothering us…
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How to Make a Mason Bee House for Your Garden
Gardeners know that having bees around is a big help in the garden. Some gardeners even turn to urban beekeeping to attract some industrious pollinators to the yard (and reap the reward: honey). If you’re not quite ready for full-on beekeeping, you can still get in on the game by attracting solitary bees with a…
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The Difference Between Termites and Ants, and How to Tell Them Apart
One day, you’re sitting in your living room watching TV or reading a book, and suddenly see something out of the corner of your eye. It was tiny, dark-coloured, and fast, but you didn’t get a good look at it. You spot another one and track it across the room until you discover a whole…
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your Kitchen
Warm weather and weekend block parties come some unwanted kitchen pests. Yes, as your kitchen grows more hot and humid, tiny fruit flies will inevitably start showing up.