Stink bugs, as their name implies, are known for the unpleasant odor they emit. You might wonder what causes these creatures to smell so bad and how this feature benefits them in the wild. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind the stink of these bugs and how this unique ch...
Well, as it turns out, bugs aren't as alien as you may think. Sure, they may have six legs (or more), but just like everything else on this blue marble we call home, bugs are inseparable members of our ecosystem. Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let's get one thing as str...
According toThisOldHouse.com, dryer sheets use chemicals that are similar to those used in insect repellents. The smell gets powerful when the dryer sheet cooks inside an enclosed mailbox all day. Wasps and bugs trying to get inside turn around when they get a whiff of the dryer sheet and...
Why does cilantro taste like stink bugs? What's there? A gene called OR6A2 that enables us to smell certain chemicals like E-(2)-Decenal, a primary constituent of cilantro and also…thedefensive secretions of stink bugs. So, maybe cilantro does taste like bugs! Why Does Cilantro Taste Lik...
and their bright colors are a signal that they are chemically protected. The winged adults will seek shelter for the winter, and this will include peoples’ homes, so during the winter they will turn up in the house along with overwintering stink bugs and ladybird beetles. But I don’t mi...
Pests think it’s delicious – Not only is cotton thirsty, but it’s prone to pest infestations from bollworms, weevils, aphids, stink bugs, thrips, and spider mites. In order to combat these common pests, conventional cotton is routinely sprayed with a veritable salad-dressing of pesticides,...
I have no idea why. Because he’s Angus I guess. So I’m at Dave’s and we go through our bathroom routine, I go to do my business assuming Angus is in the tub like he always is, and not thinking to look behind me to make sure I have proper clearance I go to sit down when...
do you want a CLEVER IMPROVEMENT? put a button to absolutelly change the interface from R14 until 2130 version, all shortcuts, system, interface, colour, etc. Then, we could just choose the version, with all the "brand new useless tools" that have developed to sell more versions Besides,...
Sometimes when I'm talking, my words can't keep up with my thoughts. I wonder why we think faster than we speak. Probably so we can think twice.
After getting the insults out of the way (“You must stink” was his initial response), he told me: “If soaps, detergents and other cleaning fluids go into a surface water sewer or directly into a watercourse then it would have an impact on that aquatic environment … (and have) a ...