Suppose you are enjoying an evening with friends outside. Suddenly you find yourself becoming a victim to mosquito bites while your friends seem to be spared by the insects. And you can’t figure out why. It is indeed a case for a fair number of people. Some people seem to attract the … Read more
Soft, shiny, comfy, and breathable, silk has become a precious and beneficial fabric since it had been first collected many centuries ago. Today the industry is worth around $200 to $500 million every year due to the immense and growing demand for items made from silk. However, while it is worth a … Read more
Insects represent the most diverse animal group on the planet. They comprise 1,000,000 species described and an estimated 5,000,000 extant species. There are more than 5,000 known species of dragonflies, all of which belong to the order Odonata, a Greek word which means “toothed one” since dragonflies have serrated teeth. These insects … Read more
Have you ever experienced opening your wardrobe just to find out that there is damage to your clothes? This experience is relatable to many people, and it is sure to bring frustration to anyone who encounters it. Upon checking, you realized that moths are living in your wardrobe, which causes the damages … Read more
No other pests can ruin a lovely summer outing, a barbecue party, or a game night other than mosquitoes. No place is safe from these pesky bloodsuckers, the diseases they can transmit, and the annoying, itchy, red welt they leave on every bite. It is so itchy that it drives us crazy. … Read more
When you imagine mosquitoes, you probably recall the many bad things they cause; they bite, irritate your skin, are bloodsuckers, sleep disruptors, pests, and transmit deadly diseases. But do you know that not all mosquitoes suck your blood? Only females do. Despite them being so small, will you be able to differentiate … Read more
Humans are intelligent species, in which our brains serve a vast number of functions in our body. We already know some of its uses since it is a part of our education ever since we were kids, and one of the most vital functions of our brain is the five basic senses. … Read more
In blossom time, day after day, honeybees forage from sunrise to sunset visiting the flowers. A honeybee collects nectar or pollen on one journey, never both at the same time. And though each flower is in turn plundered, the bee visits only one species at a time. The bee, clad with many … Read more