Birding is a wildly popular hobby. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, about 45 million Americans are birders, while data from the popular bird observation app eBird indicates that submissions from Canadian birders increased by 34 percent in 2020. It’s not uncommon for birding enthusiasts to travel great distances to see beautiful birds […]
Home gardeners and commercial agricultural enterprises are increasingly integrating more natural and sustainable practices into plant production. Although chemical pesticides and fertilizers can improve crop yields, chemicals can deteriorate soil efficiency and may affect the ecosystem in negative ways. In lieu of turning to a laundry list of products to help the soil, farmers and […]
Cat owners tend to be deeply devoted to their feline friends. Many factors inspire such devotion, not the least of which is the many quirky character traits cats possess. Individuals considering adopting a kitten for the first time or even seasoned cat lovers may not know what to expect when bringing a feline home for […]
The holiday season is a special time of year. Many factors combine to make the holiday season so unique and festive, and that includes all the effort people put into decorating their homes. Much thought is giving to holiday lighting arrangements and which tree to buy, but it’s equally important to consider pets when decorating. […]
Cats have a special place in the hearts of millions of people. These wily rascals can be flirty, funny or even aloof. The personality of cats, coupled with their compact size, makes them ideal pets for homes of all sizes. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says approximately 1.3 million cats […]
The mosquito is probably the most reviled pest in the world, spreading disease and leaving itchy bites, but here is a cheap idea for getting them out of your space: Use a fan. Mosquitoes are weak fliers who just can’t compete with wind. If you don’t want to worry about chemical vapors or open flames, […]
They sound lonely, but they’re really not. Solitary bees are excellent pollinators and you can encourage them to set up shop in your backyard with a solitary bee house. Instead of buying a ready-made house, try making one yourself as a fun summer project with kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, neighbors or whoever wants to participate. […]
What can be mistaken for a dandelion on the spring lawn, vanish into the gray branches in winter, and always bring a smile to a bird-lover’s face? The American Goldfinch. This familiar little bird is one of North America’s smallest species of finch. It is well-known and well-loved throughout the United States, including Pickaway County, […]
The Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilla Glaucus) is one of the most, if not the most, common butterfly species you can find in Ohio. Males are easily identifiable by their bright yellow wing color and four black bands located on the upper-center portions of their inner wings, occasionally having a few spots/flecks of blue alongside the […]