Tag Archives: environment

Wax Worms Biggly in the News

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Ron Miksha

The folks who write my favourite business magazine, Economist, have a freebie on their website. They are giving away a 50-page book,  Ten Things We Learned in 2017. You’ll like the second story in their feature: “How plastic-eating caterpillars could … Continue reading →

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The Serious Lawn

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Ron Miksha

Do we take lawn care too seriously? Whether we are wasting water on Kentucky bluegrass in the great American southwest, or soaking tonnes of weedkiller and insecticide into pleasant little villages across the continent, much of our obsession is just … Continue reading →

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Fishing Bait That Eats Plastic

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Ron Miksha

Hundreds of diseases and pests attack honey bees. One of the oldest known hive invaders is the wax moth. Aristotle had trouble keeping them out of his hives so maybe you do, too.  Wax moths come in two flavours – … Continue reading →

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