Groundhogs are a type of rodent that is commonly found in North America. They are fairly large in size, and they belong to the group of large ground squirrels or Marmots. They are intelligent and social creatures, and they are also a nuisance to garden and farm owners. They are notorious for their digging, which…
Coyotes are members of the canine family like dogs, wolves, foxes and jackals. They are smaller than wolves but about the same size as an average dog. They resemble dogs in every way except for their bushy tails. The body color ranges from grey to light brown. Coyotes are highly adaptable creatures and their habitats…
Although Squirrels are usually not harmful, they can easily become a problem if your garden or farm has something to offer for these little rodents. If you have a lot of squirrels around your area, it’s very likely that they will steal your fruits, or chew on plants, bulbs, and trees. This can cause massive…
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,…
Observing squirrels blissfully jumping from a tree or running across a garden seems adorable, doesn’t it? Well definitely! Squirrels are by far one of the most enchanting and appealing rodents found in our surroundings. Watching them gives us warmth but have you ever thought of what these cute little creatures look for when they get…
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…