Hantaviruses are rare but deadly diseases mainly carried by rodents that can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). HPS is a severe, fatal, respiratory disease. Though only some breeds of mice and rats are known to transmit hantaviruses, for your own safety, we...
Of all the insects you may come into contact with in your backyard, wasps are among the most feared. Wasps have earned themselves a bad reputation due to their sting and occasional aggression. As such, wasps should be given a wide berth and left alone unless they are...