The queen snake has quite the refined palate, as David Attenborough observes…
Jeff Verges/Owner/Operator
742 Santa Anita Court
Eugene, OR 97401
541-688-0580 Eugene
503-371-8373 Salem
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
Mosquitoes Love Standing Water — Here’s Why
Mosquitoes don’t need a pond to breed. In fact, they can lay eggs in something as small as a bottle cap filled with water.
Common mosquito hotspots include:
- Bird baths
- Clogged gutters
- Plant trays
- Kiddie pools
- Buckets left outside
Jeff Verges/Owner/Operator
742 Santa Anita Court
Eugene, OR 97401
541-688-0580 Eugene
503-371-8373 Salem
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Why Do Ants Always Show Up in the Kitchen?
You clean the counters. You sweep the floors. Then somehow… ants still appear out of nowhere.
Ants are constantly searching for food and water, and even tiny crumbs can attract an entire trail. Once one ant finds a snack, it leaves a scent trail for the others to follow.
Quick Prevention Tips:
- Wipe down counters daily
- Store food in sealed containers
- Fix dripping faucets
- Take trash out regularly
Jeff Verges/Owner/Operator
742 Santa Anita Court
Eugene, OR 97401
541-688-0580 Eugene
503-371-8373 Salem
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Spotted Lanternflies are The Ultimate Party Crashers
They’re bright, bold — and can be bad news.
Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects that spread by hitchhiking on almost anything we move. Once they arrive, they swarm trees and crops, draining sap and leaving behind sticky residue that can damage entire ecosystems.
Find out how they got here, why they're so hard to stop, and whether scientists can find a way to shut the party down.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Web Wonders: Nature’s Tiny Engineers
Spider webs aren’t just pretty—they’re incredibly strong and carefully designed. Some spiders rebuild their webs every day, using silk that’s tougher than steel for its size. Each web is built to catch food efficiently, making spiders some of nature’s most impressive architects.
Jeff Verges/Owner/Operator
742 Santa Anita Court
Eugene, OR 97401
541-688-0580 Eugene
503-371-8373 Salem
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Not So Scary: Why Spiders Are Your Friends”
Spiders might look creepy, but they’re actually helpful house guests. They eat pests like flies, mosquitoes, and even other bugs you really don’t want around. Most spiders are harmless to humans and prefer to stay out of sight. So next time you see one, remember—it’s doing a job!
Jeff Verges/Owner/Operator
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Australian Walking Stick Insects Are Three Times Weirder Than You Think | Deep Look
The Australian walking stick is a master of deception, but a twig is just one of its many disguises. Before it’s even born, it mimics a seed. In its youth it looks and acts like an ant. Only when it has grown up does it settle into its final, leafy form. Along the way, it fools predators at every turn.
Jeff Verges/Owner/Operator
742 Santa Anita Court
Eugene, OR 97401
541-688-0580 Eugene
503-371-8373 Salem
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