The Great Ant Invasion of 2007

Nov 2, 2007
I really hate ants. And I apologize to any arthropods that might happen to be reading my column this week, but you little buggers have sure been a pain in my neck … and arms, and legs … for the pa...

Bug Column #473: Montezuma’s Revenge

Aug 31, 2007
I’ve never really been very good with bugs in and around our home, but if you’ve been reading for this column for any length of time you’re well aware of that creepy, crawly bit of truth. Over t...

Dear My Neighbor’s Dogs…

Aug 10, 2007
What did I ever do to you? No – seriously, I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t the foggiest idea what it’s like being a dog, but I’m thinking … and this is just taking a long shot ou...

To Kill a Mocking Frog…

Jul 15, 2006
Do you think anyone’s ever put out a hit on an amphibian? If so, just how much would it cost me and how quickly can we get this job taken care of? These are the kinds of questions that have been fil...

Tonight We Wage War at Countertop…

Jun 15, 2006
I don’t want to alarm anyone, so just try to stay calm when I tell you this…but I think we’re being watched. You think it sounds creepy now, but wait until I actually get around to explaining wh...

Out with Rex, in with Ramona…

Jul 15, 2005
You see, and here we have yet another fine example why I am certainly not ready to have kids! Case in point: you can’t throw children away and purchase new ones if they get ‘banged up’ a little�...

Spice It Up!!!

Jun 17, 2005
It’s progress like this that makes me afraid of one day waking up no longer wanting sugar cereal for breakfast, my friends! We’ve talked about exercise and health, the additional of a young, but v...