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What Attracts Opossums to Your Yard?

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  Opossums are nocturnal marsupial species that mostly dwell in North America. Being related to kangaroos, opossums behave like them since they have an outside porch for developing young ones. These animals are omnivores and therefore, feed on almost everything edible. However, they can be so hectic in neighborhoods because they like foraging through trash cans. Regardless of their adaptability, these animals are slow runners and have poor eyesight. While active, possums can cause a lot of disturbance to pets and make a lot of noise while foraging through garbage cans. But, what attracts them to a yard? They are attracted to your yard whenever food is plentiful, so leaving food scraps in your garbage will definitely keep them around. In most cases, these animals get attracted by odorous and overflowing garbage cans, any containers left outdoors, or uncovered compost heaps. Since opossums are scavengers, they can feed on anything they find. They like mo...

SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES ( FAMILY RHINOTERMITIDAE )

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  CHARACTERISTICS SIZE:  Workers   and   soldiers   measure one-eighth to three-eighths of an inch in length.  Both supplementary and primary reproductives measure about 1 inch in length. COLOR:  Termites differ in color  based   on their castes . Workers are cream-colored and pale. Soldiers are also this light color, but their heads are brown. Supplementary reproductives are this same, opaque  color , but primary reproductives are brown or black. BEHAVIOR:  Each of  the three main types of subterranean termites   -  workers, soldiers ,  and swarmers  -   has   a  specific  role   within the colony  and  is  equipped with  tools  that   enable   that role  to  be   carried   out . Some termites have eyes ,   while   others do not . Workers of subterranean termites are little, translucent insects capable of separating ...