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In spring, tomatoes are just beginning to grow their leaves, which can make them vulnerable to birds and flying insects such as aphids or whiteflies. If pests chew on young tomato leaves ...

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8. Water features also attract frogs, and many snake species eat frogs. *Do’s and Don’ts in the case of a snakebite: If bitten by a snake, it is vital to act swiftly and calmly, as every ...

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Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can carry viruses. However, insect-eating birds help control their population naturally in your garden. These aerial acrobats love to snack on flying insects.

“When the birds eat the trap, they get weak, we catch them, kill them, and then eat them,” said Chekwoi. He estimates he has eaten upwards of 300 storks since moving to the area in 2016.

They’ll also eat birds, frogs, and lizards if the opportunity presents itself. What makes them such skilled hunters is their ability to sense heat. Specialized pits between their eyes and nostrils ...