Susie Liberatore

Susie Liberatore

A Fascinating Look at Ants in Columbus Ohio

Many black ants on floor at home. Pest control

Ohio’s ecosystems are a rich and diverse tapestry, where ants fulfill a vital but frequently underestimated function. These minuscule beings, with their complex social structures and extraordinary actions, are an indispensable component of the state’s biodiversity. Whether bustling beneath our…

Tick Fact Sheet

Live engorged tick found in damp nesting material formally used by a European Hedgehog as a hibernaculum. Hedgehog ticks have been known to carry Lyme disease in the UK

Tick Nests Female ticks have the ability to lay a large number of eggs at once, potentially reaching thousands. These eggs are found in gelatinous clusters, as depicted in the photo above. The presence of tick nests can pose health…