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Ants in Our Homes

20 Mar 2017

There are various insecticides that will eliminate ants. Chlorpyrifos is probably the most effective and is available in a number of commercial versions containing 0.5% of the active ingredient. It...

The Bombardier Beetle and its' "Chemical Bombs"

13 Mar 2017

Based on their ability to discharge 鈥渃hemical bombs鈥 when threatened, bombardier beetles are aptly named.聽 Beetles are different from other insects in that while they can fly, they cannot do so...

Carmine Dye and the Cochineal Insect

15 Feb 2017

At least in a manner of speaking.聽When Hernan Cortez came to America in 1518 he was intrigued by the beautifully coloured Aztec fabrics, particularly the stunning reds.聽He asked the natives about...

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