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1. Try, Try Again: Ants at Work Life is a series of hills and valleys. Some weeks are harder to get through than others. But can we agree to something here today? Let's postpone the pity party. Hold the grumbling. Today we're going to take a long look at nature--ants, specifically...
2. Amazing Ants Ants are small but mighty! We don't have to worrry about ants being endangered! Did you know that they make up almost half of the biomass of all insects combined? In his book, The Diversity of Life, Edward O. Wilson wonders if the prevalence of...
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4. How to Start an Ant Farm Starting an ant farm is a great way to explore nature and understand a creature that is often misunderstood. However, there are several steps in picking out and starting your ant farm. Many people are unaware of the preparation of getting an ant farm...
5. Vinegar Uses DON'T BE A VINEGAR SNOB!!! Did you know that you have something kin to a "magic bullet" in your cupboard.  That is right -VINEGAR!  Vinegar usage is as varied as paint colors.  And, it is "GREEN", i.e. it is environ...
6. Hard Working Ants Ants - you either are fascinated with them or can't stand them! Ants have never really bothered me but now that I home school my children, I have become fascinated with learning about these tiny creatures and many others.  My daughter loves to l...
7. Easy To Make - Ants On A Log Are A Healthy Snack Kids Love Ants On A Log is a healthy snack that's great for kids of all ages. It's pretty simple, some celery, peanut butter and raisins. Except for people who don't like peanut butter, or are allergic to peanuts, it's a pretty delicious treat! Along with toa...
8. Organic Pest Control: Taming Ants, Fleas, Flies, Moths and Mosquitoes the Organic Way Ants, Fleas, Flies and Mosquitoes - yes there are Organic ways to deal with these common pests. Just because you love the environment it doesn't mean you need to let these pests get out of control!
9. Ant Farms for Kids Years ago, an ant farm was a couple of panes of glass with some sand between. Things have moved on though. Here are my thoughts on the latest products.
10. Ant Farms: The Perfect Pet for Kids I had an art farm when I was growing up and I truly enjoyed it.  I remember spending a lot of time watching the little critters.  They were always scurrying and busy, no matter what time of day or night.  I know it seems like a boring...
11. Senior Squids Go Buggy The Senior Squids have been working hard all summer, so they have decided that it's time to have a little fun. They are all getting out their butterfly nets and mayonnaise jars with the holes punched into the top and they're running through the field...
12. How to Get Rid of Fire Ants Fire ants are so called because of the effects of the poison in their stinger, which is often described as an intense burn. Instead of biting and injecting or spraying acids, fire ants have a stinger on their abdomen. They bite with their jaws to get...
13. What are the different kinds of household pests I may find There are many different types of household pests you will find in your home. Below are some information on the most common pests. Proper identification and a monthly treatment plan will help in controling these pests from invading and destroying ite...
14. Understanding Failure Everyone was created to be successful...and failure simply is a crossroads in the path toward that success in any endeavor. To become frustrated and enter down the wrong road may seem right at the time...but that decision may come back to haunt one i...
15. Comparing Termites and Ants If you've noticed tiny insects in and around your home, you may be wondering what you're infested with. One of your first ideas will probably be ants or termites. But aren't they just the same thing? Actually, they're not. If you want to know how to...
16. Bugs (Formerly Known as My Squidoo Bugs) Hey I was bored the day I made this lens..... ok, so it was really a very, very, late night! LOL This lens was originally created as a place to keep track of all those pesky nasty Squidbugs. I figured it would be easier to include a link to this lens...
17. How To Get Rid of Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants are often mistaken for termites. You can easily tell them apart by looking at them closely. Carpenter ants are all black. Carpenter ants have bent antennae (termites have straight antennae) and they have different-sized wings (termites...
18. Summer Garden Pests Summer inevitably brings an onslaught of garden creepy crawlies and other annoying creatures, but luckily with man being the dominant species, we have invented some novel and practical methods of keeping them at bay. This article identifies the main...
19. Fire Ants- Ever cared for them? Fire Ants Fire ants ( This is the Queen ) come in many sizes, and there are quite a few of these species that are know for being mean. They are going to fight for their survival and they may bite because they feel threatened. It is part of how they...
20. How to: Get Rid of Ants, Snails, Slugs, Cockroaches, Fleas and other Pests the Natural Way! Insecticide is used to kill insects either through contact or ingestion. There are some insecticides that have very strong odour which only repels insects. Homemade natural insecticide is cheap to make and safe to use. A lot of people don't know tha...