Insects & Science

How to Care for Fireflies

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Fireflies and other insects are easy to care for under basic conditions. Before catching a pet firefly, make sure that you have a suitable, clean container and mechanisms for feeding the insect. Fireflies can make great pets for a few weeks, but ... more »

How to Defend a Garden From Pests

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With the growing season starting, thoughts of succulent garden vegetables, sightly flowers and aromatic herbs whet the home gardener's appetite. Unfortunately, we're not the only ones who's mouths are watering... a host of garden pests is lining ... more »

How to Feed Fireflies

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Catching fireflies is a fun summer activity for children, who may enjoy holding the insects in their hands and keeping them in a jar to watch them glow through the night. While fireflies are harmless and can be kept in captivity, it is best for ... more »

How to Help Kids Appreciate Nature

By Judy Ford

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Parents don’t need buckets of money to entertain kids during summer. There’s an entire universe of entertainment outdoors. Kids hooked on the natural wonders of the world don’t complain about being bored because they can always find entertainment ... more »

How to Prevent Mosquitoes

By *Janet Ford

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Wouldn't it be great if you could actually prevent mosquitoes rather than getting rid of them once they have already arrived? Well, you can!.. more »

How to See Fireflies

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Viewing fireflies can be a very fun and interesting experience. These types of beetles are capable of making their abdomen glow a greenish yellow color due to a chemical reaction of light-creating organs... more »

How to Spot a Yellow Jacket

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If you have ever had a can of soda at a picnic in the summer, then you are most likely familiar with yellow jackets. These aggressive wasps are best left alone; however, knowing how to spot a yellow jacket is an important skill to keep from being ... more »

How to Spread Butterflies and Moths for Display

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Spreading moth and butterfly wings makes for a more attractive display. However, care must be taken with spreading insect wings, as they are very delicate, and damage can occur fairly easily. Most collectors use spreading boards to properly ... more »

How to Teach a Child About Nature

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Nature is all around us, and teaching a child about nature can be as easy as exploring your own backyard or spending a day on a nature trail. Teaching a child about nature can be a fun and educational experience for anyone... more »

How to View Moths

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Moths are interesting insects that we rarely take the time to view simply because they come out at night. You can get them to come to you with a few easy tricks. If you are lucky, you may even catch the attention of the Luna moth whose appearance ... more »

How to Choose a Honeybee Feeder

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Feeding your bees sugar syrup can prevent starvation and stimulate the laying of eggs. Each feeder has its own special purpose, so choose the feeder that is right for your area and your hive... more »

How to Extract a Yellow Jack Nest

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NOTE: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used in its present form (it is actually illegal). Therefore this article teaches what should NOT be done. Neither the entity nor staff of www.ehow.com, nor the ... more »

How to Help Save the Honeybees

By D L Decker

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National and international reports on the decline in honeybee populations have led many people to wonder how they can help save the bees. Although scientists have not yet pinpointed a single cause of Colony Collapse Disorder, researchers around ... more »

How to Identify Grain Beetles

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The number of different types of insects that will invade grains, flours and other foodstuffs stored in your home is truly dizzying. The list includes: foreign grain beetles, red flour beetles, confused flour beetle, rice weevils, granary ... more »

How to Identify Periodical Cicadas

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Every thirteen and seventeen years, insects called Periodical Cicadas climb from the ground to sing, eat, find a mate and then die. They emerge by the thousands and the males sing several tunes to attract the females. Different groups, known as ... more »

How to Kill a Fly with Your Bare Hands

By J M Whitaker, Inc

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Flies. They have to be one of the most annoying and useless of all of nature’s creations. They don’t bite or sting you. They don’t suck your blood or carry the West Nile virus. All they do is throw up on everything they land on. For such an ... more »

How to Make Yellow Jacket Soup

By anasteso1454

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The following is an ancient cultural recipe derived from several Cherokee cookbooks published by respected Cherokee elders. You can use this as a real recipe (if you are brave enough) or just use it as a creative way to get revenge on those pesky ... more »

How to Observe Dragonflies

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Dragonflies and damselflies are fascinating insects that zip by so quickly most people pay little attention to them. Take some time to really observe them and open a new window on the insect world... more »

How to Spot a Goliath Beetle

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The Goliath beetle--associated with the biblical giant--gives new meaning to the phrase, "what's in a name." Goliath beetles are the heaviest and second largest beetles in the world. They live on the African continent in the jungles and they are ... more »

How to Attract Fireflies

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Every spring and summer the fireflies come back to illuminate the night with their fancy lights. Some people like to attract them to their lawn and garden just to watch their flashing show. Here are a few steps on how to attract fireflies to your ... more »

How to Care for Bees in the First Year

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This is also a good guideline for the care of your bees year after year... more »

How to Catch a Fly with your Bare Hands

By anasteso1454

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Just can't stand that pesky little fly any more? You are not alone! Fortunately, you don't have to have something nearby to swat it with, and you don't have to scramble over the furniture to catch it. Read on to find out more... more »

How to Catch a Honeybee Swarm

By krndpx

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Catching a swarm of honeybees is an exciting thing for a beekeeper. It will save him/her a lot of time and money, and it's just plain adventurous and fun! Here's how to do it... more »

How to Choose a Field Guide for Insects

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You can purchase insect field guides for everything from ants to the "splat" on your windshield... more »

How to Create a Microworm Culture

By JCSquardo

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Microworms are a small nematoid often used as food for rearing baby fish. Microworm cultures are very easy to grow and care for once they are established... more »

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