insects
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How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden and Yard
I don’t care how cynical you are, you will be delighted at the sight of butterflies in your garden or backyard. Not only are these colourful insects beautiful, they pollinate plants, attract birds, inspire Mariah Carey, and provide us with an overused metaphor for transformation.
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Get Paid $2,660 to Live in a Pest-Infested House
It you’re looking for a creative way to make extra money, how does $US2,000 (A$2,660) for a month of doing almost nothing sound? Before you say “hell, yes,” here’s the catch: You have to already live in a house with an active pest infestation and let the infestation continue untreated for part of the month-long…
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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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Bug Zappers Don’t Actually Kill the Bugs That Are Bugging You
Bug zappers seem logical: bugs fly toward light, so why not hang up a light that kills the bugs and enjoy a bug-free evening? Unfortunately, the bugs you’re targeting aren’t actually on board with your plan. The ones that get zapped are almost all harmless; the ones that want to suck your blood are going…