This current heatwave in Ireland seems to be leading to an increase in flies. Just a few days ago, Rentokil Ireland warned of an increase in flies due to the hot weather. The soaring temperatures encourage flies to go...
Fed up of your boring same-old sandwiches? Can’t face another baguette with far too much mayonnaise disguising the lack of any other filling? Well, fear not! If you happen to be in the vicinity of London, England, then you...
We have seen a heck of a lot of moths in our house this year. In fact, one rather large sized one, came crashing into our living room window last night- we had our lights on, but it was...
The other day a news piece caught my eye on the telly – it was the rather bizarre scene of three snails that had been placed on a poor woman’s face. I can only assume that she was subjecting...
Kissing Bugs Do not let this innocent name fool you! Kissing may not be such a pleasurable experience once you have had an encounter with the Kissing Bug (Triatoma sanguisuga). This insect gets its name from its habit of...
Jumbo insects I hear you ask –surely this is an oxymoron? Oh no, it isn’t. Jumbo insect is probably what I would term the ginormous black beetle that was flying towards me just last week whilst I was trying...