Spiders Aren’t Spooky… They’re Our Friends!
As the Halloween series of episodes continue, we’ve dedicated this week’s Biofriendly Podcast to our fascinating eight-legged friends. Spiders are crucial to our environment so we share some of their history with spooky season, why some consider them to be good luck, and if you’re not careful they may just run off with your family.
Hopper Pockets and the Challenge of Eating More Insects
In Western cultures, most of us get the heebie-jeebies when we see bugs, but in most countries around the world, insects are routinely eaten and even enjoyed. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we talk about insects as food, the benefits they have on our environment, and what are Hopper Pockets and how can we get some?
Emoji eggs
While it may appear that this is where emojis are grown, these insect eggs are far from pleasant as they come from invasive stink bugs.
Spider or Muppet?
This extreme close-up of a Lycosidae (aka, Wolf Spider) is wonderful and slightly disturbing.
Protected Insect Road | Green Wings Award
At first glance, this might appear to be an aerial view of a buffalo herd or some other mammal migrating across an open plain. But as the camera moves in close we can see that this is a road of termites and a road of ants, each with a row of their own soldiers standing […]
7 Tips For Designing an Eco-Friendly Garden
Earth-conscious gardening is rooted in cutting back on household waste and toxic chemicals. This mindful approach conserves our vital resources, such as water. It also prioritizes the habit of recycling. By making these choices, you can slow the pace of global warming. Toward that end, here are 7 creative ideas for your upcoming growing season. […]
4 Eco-Friendly Pest Control Methods
It’s that time of year again. If you haven’t seen them already, it’s very likely you’re going to start seeing more and more pests trying to invade your garden and home. Fortunately, we’ve got some eco-friendly solutions for you. Rather than using toxic pesticides and harmful chemicals to rid your home of unwanted pests, try […]