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To Get Rid of Gophers, Prepare for War!
It seems that in the world of “Gopher Control”, nothing is foolproof. Methods of extermination abound and stories of success and failures run rampant. Whether your preferred method is to repel them and make them go elsewhere (like the neighbors’ yard) or to outright...
Spider Webs, Beautiful to Behold, Deadly of Purpose.
At this time of year, in the early mornings, there is a soft glistening of webbing in the trees and on the lawn, and hillsides are decorated with dew frosted beauty. There is a fairytale quality to the scene and Natures’ art gallery is open for business. Art, in all...
Cuckoo Bees – Not the Mothering Kind
Locally, in California we have about 1,600 species of native bees, some social, like the honey bee, and bumble bee, but most are solitary and include native bees such as; carpenter bees, leafcutting bees, sweat bees, digger bees, mining bees, mason bees, and cuckoo...
Zika Update: Genetically Modified Mosquitos – GMM’s – to the Rescue, or not?
Are these “Super Bugs” the answer to our prayers or are they a gateway to more serious problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) has backed trials of genetically modified mosquitoes in the fight against the Zika virus. Currently, representatives from the US...
When it comes to Gophers; If you want Peace, Prepare for War!
It seems that in the world of “Gopher Control”, nothing is foolproof. Methods of extermination abound and stories of success and failures run rampant. Whether your preferred method is to repel them and make them go elsewhere (like the neighbors’ yard) or...
Beneficial Insects are on the Job! Beauty and Health will reign in your garden.
Spring rains and mild temperatures bring beautiful plants and flowers to the garden. They also bring the insects that feed off these plantings and ruin their health and appearance. But where there is infestation and destruction there are also forces promoting...
Spring Brings Longer Days, Beautiful Weather and Dangerous Hitch-Hikers!
Living in Southern California and enjoying the “outdoor life” has it benefits but it also has it’s drawbacks, namely exposure to wildlife and the parasites they harbor and the diseases they carry. One of Nature's most proficient parasidic hitch-hickers...
Insects emit “Silent but Deadly” toxic gases to immobilize prey!
The natural world constantly amazes with it’s weird and fantastic creatures and the wide variety of methods they use to thrive. For an example of weirdness, take the Beaded Lacewing (Lomamyia latipennis), whose larvae go through a stage during which they paralyze and...
Faces Only a Mother Can Love.
Mother Natures’ beauty is highly touted, but you can’t appreciate her beauty without acknowledging the ugly side of her own “nature”. Here are 4 insects that represent some of her ugliest creations and they live right here in Southern California. Some might even find...