There are three main castes of the subterranean termite species known as the Formosan termite: the alates (also known as reproductive), the soldiers, and the workers. As the most voracious, aggressive, and cunning of the more than 2,000 species of termites known to science, these pests are often referred to as “super termites” because of their ability to… Read More »
The white-faced hornet, often known as the bald-faced hornet, is a subspecies of the more common yellow jacket wasp. The white-faced hornet differs from the yellow jacket because its markings are white rather than yellow. White-faced hornets are big wasps that can exceed 15 mm in length. The queen’s maximum height is 20 millimeters. The male white-faced hornet… Read More »
A native shrub to the state of California, Eriodictyon parryi is also referred to as poodle dog bush. Its seeds have a long dormancy period in the ground. The plant recovers quickly from fire and aids in the control of soil erosion. It grows in Southern California’s fire zones and is easily spotted along the Pacific Hiking Trail.… Read More »
The term hydroponics is taken from the Greek phrase, which means “working with water.” It is a technique that involves growing plants in nutrient-rich fluids rather than soil. Fertilizer, sunlight, and water are the three essentials for plant growth. When done in a controlled setting, hydroponics is a simple method of supplying all these nutrients to plants without… Read More »
It is the largest member of its family (Cerambycidae family) and is one of the longest insects in North America, measuring up to 40 mm in length and 12 mm in width. It lives in Southeastern Colorado. This bug commonly attacks living trees by feeding on their bases and roots. It feeds on cottonwood and poplar trees. Larvae do not… Read More »
The Sierran Treefrog is a species of tiny frog that is mostly found in Western Montana in regions that provide the appropriate environment. The species can be extremely common in some places but is frequently heard but not seen. Only via genetic analysis, it is possible to differentiate this species from its close relative, the Pacific Tree Frog. … Read More »
Hemp and russet mites are two of the pests that growers face nowadays that are particularly destructive and challenging to eradicate. A great number of species are host-specific and favor monocultural growth environments. Russet mites are difficult to see and reproduce quickly, but they lack the distinct webbing that distinguishes them from spider mites. They are mites from… Read More »
The banded tussock moth is termed as pale tiger moth (Halysidota tessellaris). This species of moth was first described; by James Edward Smith in 1797. Similar to various other related species, adult moths have well-developed chemical defenses acquired from their host plants, alkaloids, in this case. The larval behavior depicts that they are protected chemically and are usually… Read More »
Lespesia archippivora is a species of tachinid fly that refers to parasitoids of other arthropods. The tachinid fly monarch lives in the host’s body that eventually causes the host to die. Since it is estimated; that nearly 10% of insects among the class of insects are parasitoids, it has gained popularity. L. archippivora is a generalist capable of… Read More »
Emerald Carpet Manzanita is an evergreen thick shrub that grows on the ground. It gives the landscape a very wonderful and gentle texture that is used to its full potential. This shrub requires low maintenance and pruning after flowering. It attracts birds, bees, and butterflies but not deer, who prefer richer meals. It doesn’t have any substantial drawbacks. The… Read More »
