Tag: insects
Bye bye bugs? Scientists fear non-pest insects are declining
(AP) — A staple of summer — swarms of bugs — seems to be a thing of the past. And that's got scientists worried.
Pesky mosquitoes, disease-carrying ticks, crop-munching aphids and cockroaches are doing just fine. But the more beneficial flying insects of summer —...
Costa Rica Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography used to be a hobby limited to people with the deep pockets to afford the equipment—cameras, lenses, tripods, etc. You also needed a strong back, or porters, to lug around the heavy gear. Technology has reduced both the cost and the weight....
Conservation efforts must include small animals. After all, they run the world
(Q24N) Humans like to think that they rule the planet and are hard wired to do so. But our stewardship has been anything but successful. The last major extinction event, 66 million years ago, was caused by a meteorite. But the next mass extinction...
Learn About Tick Removal While Visiting Costa Rica
QHEALTH - Ticks are common in Costa Rica. The best prevention is observation. Ticks (garrapatas in Spanish) hang out near livestock, but can be found anywhere outdoors, particularly in rural and forested areas.
To prevent tick bites wear long sleeves, long pants, hats and shoes...
