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Rhinoceros beetles are menacing looking but completely harmless

Posted on August 13, 2019 by tedmanzer

Occasionally, someone will bring in a large curious-looking insect for me to identify. Males have a big horn-like structure on their heads. Females have no horns. These insects are in the group called scarab beetles. Their major colors are greenish … Continue reading →

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Bats have far more positives than negatives

Posted on March 25, 2017 by tedmanzer

Many people see bats fluttering around at dusk and get nervous. Some get downright scared. There’s no need for this hysteria. Bats fill an important role in the ecosystem and provide us comfort at the same time. I wish I … Continue reading →

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Rabbits may be cute but they’re a garden menace

Posted on August 22, 2015 by tedmanzer

Often times the eastern cottontail rabbit is more visible in our neighborhoods than in areas where people normally hunt them. They’re cute and fun to watch until you find out they’re destroying your landscape and vegetable plants. Just a few … Continue reading →

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