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Are Centipedes Good For Plants?

Often times you’ll see centipedes moving around your garden near your plants and that’s where the question arises. Do centipedes have some kind of relationship with your garden? No matter how hard you try why do they keep coming back? Is this a thing to worry about or something completely natural and good for your plants and garden? So, with …

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Can You Kill A Centipede With RAID?

There are thousands of species of centipede varieties in the world. Those found in the garden and homes are mainly the ones we should be more concerned about. Raid was created by S.C.Johnson & Sons back in the year 1956. They have wide range of products and are they work effectively in repelling and killing various kinds of pests. So, …

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Are Fly Eggs Dangerous?

The parasitic infestation of live animal’s body by fly larvae or maggots gets known as myiasis. These larvae feed on the tissues of the host and create a wound. Flies are known to sit on open sores and lay their eggs. The larvae can also infest unbroken skin. They find their way into the animal’s body through any orifice it …

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Top 10 Best Fly Traps

There are over 1,000,000 species of flies like the horse flies, crane flies, hoverflies, etc. They get differentiated by their physical appearance, food habits, and what they eat. Some of these species are found in almost every house and are very difficult to remove. There are some fly traps that works really well in getting rid of them. So, what …

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Can Centipedes Breathe Underwater?

Centipedes are predatory arthropods. They belong to Chilopoda of the subphylum Myriapoda. They are long-bodied creatures and have one pair of legs for every body segment. Most centipedes are venomous. They inflict a painful bite and inject venom through their pincer-like appendage, called forcipules. Though they get considered as hundred legged creature, no centipedes have such legs. Their legs vary between …

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Are Centipedes Poisonous To Dogs? 

In summer season, there are very favorable conditions. Due to the weather, these annoying insects walk through your garden or the nearest park and affect your dog. These insects represent a substantial threat because of their toxicity. But, they are not lethal if the problem is addressed promptly; otherwise, it causes irreparable damage. So, are centipedes poisonous to dog? The …

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Flying Fox vs. Bats (What Are The Differences)

Flying fox and bats are both mammals and of the order Chiroptera. But they have very distinct features which separates them in unique ways. So, flying fox vs. bats what are the differences? Flying fox are largest bats in the world. They like to eat fruits. They are also known as fruit bats on the other hand other bats are …

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What Do Flies Do When They Land On You?

First, there you must know that until the moment we speak, scientists have discovered approximately 120,000 species of flies. All these species are divided into families, depending on their habits and style of breeding in filth or feeding. There are biting and non-biting flies. Biting flies, like mosquitoes, usually suck the blood out of their “victims” using a needle-like proboscis …

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Are Spiders, Insects, Mammals Or Reptiles?

Spiders are arthropods, and they breathe air. They have eight legs and their chelicerae with fangs, inject venom. Spiders are a well-known order of arachnids and found across all continents, except Antarctica. Spiders have their colonies across all habitats, except air and sea. There are over 48,000 species of spiders, but the debate still rages about their classification! So, are …

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Do Bees Attack At Night?

Bees are generally docile and keep to themselves. However, in the face of any threat to them or their colony, they will retaliate. So, do bee attack at night? Yes, they can attack at night if they are threatened. So, it’s better to be careful if there is a bee hive nearby. Some bees are more aggressive compared to others. …