25th May 2016

Is the web of a spider its home or a trap?

A spider’s web is not its home, but rather a trap for its prey. It is woven by the spider using the spider silk produced by special glands in their abdomen. The webs are as unique as snowflakes, with no two ever being the same. Some tropical spiders have built webs over 5.5 m across.

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18th March 2016

Are all insects considered pests?

People tend to consider that all insects are pests. However, all insects are not pests. Insects such as honey bees collect nectar and produce honey. Spiders eat small flies and mosquitoes. Small wasps eat aphids, which feed on vegetables. Ground beetles eat smaller insects that feed on crops and vegetables.

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