So why do snow fleas come out in the winter? Farmers Almanac says snow fleas produce their own type of antifreeze, a protein that is rich in the amino acid glycine. Glycine prevents the formation and enlargement of ice crystals, enabling these creatures to keep on munching organic materials d...
RECORD PETS: Winter Fleas Are ForecastByline: NEIL McINTOSHDaily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Although snow fleas are active throughout the year, they are more noticeable during the winter months when their black bodies show against the snowy background. To find snow fleas during the summer months, one must look closely on leaf litter, where they can be found hanging to the underside...
Petasites fragrans,Winter heliotrope,winter wildflower Almost hiding the ground with its leaves, Winter heliotrope is a creeping, patch-forming perennial plant that thrives in damp places, often beneath trees and shrubs where it may well overpower other herbaceous plants. The rounded leaves are present...
The most common allergens that trigger allergic reactions include: [5] Pollen Dust mites Pet dander or fur Cockroaches Mold spores Foods (eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, shellfish, and others) Insect stings or bites (from wasps, bees, mosquitoes, fire ants, fleas, horse...
interesting thing about snow fleas is the way they come out in the winter, appearing in melting snow instead of remaining in a period of dormancy like their insect and arthropod cousins. This is because they produce their own type of antifreeze, a protein that is rich in the amino acid ...
Another benefit of the current extended cold is the death of more fleas and ticks than we had in the past two years — a demise most people, and certainly every dog owner, can celebrate. The word apricity means “the warmth of the winter sun.” Those of us who love going outdoors in...
Termites are usually cryptic, meaning they don't come out into the open , meaning they’re difficult to detect. Even when visible within the home as flying insects, termites can often be mistaken for ants. Some homeowners will dismiss the termites as pesky ants (which often swarm at the sa...
A fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out. 一愚所失,百智难回。 A fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another. 一个蠢材在他自己家里所知的事比一个聪明人在别人家里所知的事要多。 A fool''s bolt may sometimes hit the mark. ...
Without bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they can't get pests such as fleas(跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you wi...