EXO Pest

01/12/2026

01/12/2026

We often overlook the smaller creatures in our gardens, but every living being has a role to play. Take toads, for example. These often misunderstood creatures are not only harmless, but they’re incredibly important to the health of your garden. Toads help keep the insect population in check, making them invaluable allies.

Toads are also natural gardeners in their own right. By feeding on pests like slugs and mosquitoes, they reduce the need for harmful pesticides. In return, we get healthier plants and a more balanced ecosystem. Toads truly are the unsung heroes of the garden!

So, the next time you see a toad in your garden, remember that they’re working hard behind the scenes. They’re not ugly or dirty—they’re an essential part of a thriving garden. Let’s give them the respect they deserve! 🐸🌿

01/12/2026

Photographer Hannie Heere was photographing barn owls when she captured an unusual shot of a baby barn owl running across grass. Barn owlets start flapping their wings at seven weeks, making short flights around the nest at eight weeks.

01/12/2026

In west Texas, storm chaser Laura Rowe captured this fantastic shot of a mature supercell thunderstorm, illuminated at varying heights by the setting sun.

01/12/2026

Before you dismiss them as creepy, know this—these odd little bugs are baby dragonflies, and they’re natural mosquito-fighting machines. Each one grows into a graceful predator of pests, helping control mosquito populations without a drop of chemical spray. Let’s shift our mindset: not all bugs are bad—many are vital allies in our garden ecosystems. 🐞🦟

01/12/2026

Bees are the most important living beings on the Planet..

After a debate by scientists at the Royal Geographical Society, the Earthwatch Institute declared bees as the most important living beings on the planet.

Bees (Clade: Anthophila): These insects and important Pollinators are suffering badly with populations recorded as much as 30% lower in some regions in recent years. Bees are closely related to wasps and ants. There are nearly 20,000 known species of bees in nine recognised families, many are undescribed and the actual number is probably higher. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, in every habitat on the planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants.