Archive for April, 2013

How To Fix Your Mosquito Zapper Racket

How To Fix Your Mosquito Zapper Racket

Instead of buying a new one, you may diagnose your mosquito zapper and see if it can be repaired. In some cases, slight problems may cause the zapper to stop working. When the error is simple and you can easily repair it, there is no need to spend additional money to buy or create a new one. Here are some things you can do to fix your zapper.

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Giant Gallinipper Mosquito Invades Florida

Giant Gallinipper Mosquito Invades Florida

Researchers are expecting an increase in the population of super mosquitoes this year. Known as gallinippers, this species is called super mosquitoes because they are twenty times larger than regular mosquitoes. Expecting an invasion in the months to come is the best way to prepare for these pests. Locals are advised to keep bug repellants with DEET at home.

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Growing Venus Flytraps

Growing Venus Flytraps

Venus Flytraps thrive on the subtropical wetlands of the East Coast. They are small, only about 3-7 cm long. They commonly feed on arachnids and various types of insects. Their trapping mechanism require redundant contacts in fast intervals to save energy on trapped objects that do not offer any nutritional value. They are commonly cultivated in different parts of the world but they are definitely not easy to grow.

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Tips on Repotting Venus Fly Traps

Tips on Repotting Venus Fly Traps

Repotting Venus Flytrap should be done at least once in every two years since it loses its vigor and strength if left unattended for too long. Repotting is not very difficult considering these plants are small and do not require a lot of effort to pull out. However, there are simple tips and steps that should be followed to ensure safe and successful repotting.

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Bladderwort – An Aquatic Carnivorous Plant

Bladderwort - An Aquatic Carnivorous Plant

Bladderworts are fascinating carnivorous plants that feed on rotifers and protozoa. Despite is miniscule size; these specialized plants are known to have highly sophisticated trapping mechanism which can catch preys in as fast as 15,000th of a second. Their trapdoor reacts to movements detected by the connecting hairs on its surface. This sophisticated feeding method is an amazing creation of nature.

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