All about honeybees
They’re amazingly intelligent, organized, and beneficial. And, honeybee dances are the bomb!
Search Results: insects (113)
In your yard: mayflies
Do you live near water? If so, mayflies might be visiting your yard. Learn about them and their unusual life.
In your yard: bees, wasps, ants, sawflies
Your yard is filled with bees, wasps, ants and sawflies. All in the order Hymenoptera, here’s a brief overview of their common characteristics and lifestyle.
In your yard: chipmunks
These cute critters are easily identified by their small body with white, black and brown stripes, short legs and lively behavior.
Backyard brush piles protect wildlife
As you tidy up your yard this fall, consider starting a brush pile. Easy to build, just follow our tips. Provide cover, shelter, den space, more.
Provide water for wildlife; here are some good ways
Just like humans, wildlife need water. They use it for drinking and bathing, and some animals live in water or hide in it.
10 interesting facts about spiders
Read about some interesting spiders. And, btw, spiders aren’t insects!
Snails: frequent questions
Where do snails live? What’s with their slimy trail? And more.
All about termites–and they’re mostly beneficial (yes, really!)
All about termites, among the most destructive pests on earth, but, also, one of the most beneficial. In fact, we probably can’t survive without them.
Interesting facts about ground squirrels
Facts about ground squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs, marmots, and the Groundhog.
Mulching makes a big difference
Mulch makes a big difference to planting beds. It helps to reduce evaporation, maintain soil temperature and more.
In your yard: the Big Brown Bat
Found across the U.S., maybe even in your yard. That’s a good thing! As bats go, the Big Brown Bat is, well, big. But, no need to fear.
