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Flying Insects

Did you know that insects are the only non-vertibrates that fly? From bees to dragonflies, butterflies and moths, the insect world is filled with flight-capable creatures.

Flying Insects features articles on the American clearwing hawk moth, the Monarch butterfly, the firefly, the honey bee, and the Japanese beetle and its impact on your garden. You'll also find articles with pest management strategies for fruit flies, cicadas, wasps and yellow-jackets.

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Ten Strategies to Avoid Getting Malaria - With No Side Effects

Sometimes taking anti-malarial drugs can have bad side affects. These preventative measures do not.

Oct 9, 2011 – Richard Milnes

How Nontoxic Moths Jam Bat Sonar with Ultasonic Pulses

Nontoxic moths have no chemical defenses against bats, but produce clicks that jam bat sonar instead of mimicking toxic moths.

Sep 22, 2011 – Albert Burchsted

The Japanese Beetle: A Lifetime of Garden Destruction

The Japanese beetle seems to eat its way through the garden in record time each year, destroying vegetation at every stage of life, from newborn to adult.

Sep 11, 2011 – Cheryl Losch

Getting Rid of Unwanted Wasp Nests

Discovering a wasp nest in or around your home is the last thing you want over summer. However, getting rid of it is relatively simple.

Sep 3, 2011 – Eddie Dyja

Using Boric Acid On Trees to Kill Fruit Flies

Although a boric acid sugar water spray will kill fruit flies in trees, it needs to be handled with caution.

Aug 19, 2011 – Rena Jean Sherwood

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