Insects

Springtails are small insects that are used to feed small mammals, fish, and other insectivores. Some of the insectivores they feed include – frogs, moles, hedgehogs, shrews, shrimp, geckos, and the list goes on. Due to them being detritivores, they eat dead fungus, bacteria, and organic materials. Springtails are known as the clean-up crew.   …

Springtails. No, they are not birds, but microorganisms that fertilize the soil naturally. While many people may attempt to get rid of springtails, especially when they take up residence in a person’s home, some people actually breed and culture springtails, as these micro-organisms can be beneficial to a garden. So, if you decide to breed …

Springtails are common but harmless pests found in homes and gardens anywhere in the world. They are non-flying hexapods that generally infest compost heaps, leaf litter, and lawn soil, as they love living in areas that are moist, humid, and full of decaying plant matter. They benefit the environment by contributing to the breakdown of …

We see ants in every part of our houses. Whether it be on our walls, our food, our plants, and even our carpets – they’re everywhere. Sometimes the vacuums we need for these pesky little pests may be anteaters! The big question then has always been how to get rid of ants in your carpet?? …

It has long been believed that cockroaches will live even after the end of the world. This is something we’ve heard time and time again – like in Wall-E. So it’s odd when we find a cockroach laying dead, flat on its back. The big question is why do most insects die on their backs?? …