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Bats are mammals belonging to the order Chiroptera. They are the only flying mammals in the world. They are found everywhere except for the Arctic and the Antarctic. Bats make their home in caves, trees, barns, attics, and even inside your house if you let them. Bats are nocturnal creatures which mean they are mainly…

Wasps are winged insects that belong to the same order as bees and ants- Hymenoptera. They are found in every country except Antartica. There are more than 1,20,000 species of wasps all over the world. The commonly found yellow jacket, hornet and paper wasp are some of them. Depending on the species wasps can be…

Clover mites are neither dangerous to animals nor to humans, in fact, they are not dangerous to plants either, but then what is the problem you ask? Well, these little bugs are a nuisance, they spread fast and get everywhere, and worst of all, if they are squashed, they leave a permanent red stain in…

Scorpions are arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida, same as spiders, ticks, and mites. They are found in all regions on earth. Scorpions are easily identifiable by their characteristic tails with a stinger at the end. This stinger contains venom which can be dangerous to humans and other animals. When threatened scorpions raise their tail,…

Raccoons are a type of omnivorous mammal that is native to North America. They are quite big in size, and they are in general, a nuisance. They can also cause massive damage to your gardens, especially if you grow vegetables. Raccoons are nocturnal creatures, meaning they only come out at night to find food. This…

Phorid flies are tiny flies that look somewhat similar to fruit flies. They are also called humpbacked flies due to their large rounded thorax region. They are found both indoors and outdoors. They are found mostly near dead and decaying organic matter. Phorid flies are also called scuttle flies because of their tendency to scuttle…

Pocket gophers are a type of rodent that digs through the ground and causes massive damage to your garden and your property. The amount of damage they can do is quite extensive. While many farmers and gardeners use gas or poison to get rid of gophers, it is neither a long-term solution, not very safe….

Sugar ants are the bane of most people. They swarm over in their armies invading houses. So, what are they actually looking for? Sweet stuff to eat. Sugar ant is a common name given to certain species of ants like pharaoh ants, odorous house ants and carpenter ants among others. Their common trait- love for…

Whiteflies are a type of bugs that commonly affect houseplants and garden plants. These small white insects with wings can easily damage your plants and spread plant diseases. Whiteflies usually live underneath the leaves, and they suck the sap from the plants. The major problem related to whiteflies is their ability to spread diseases. As…