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When it comes to sleeping bags, there are several different materials involved and many to choose from. The shell of a sleeping bag is the outer fabric, while the lining is the inner layer. These can be made from different materials, but most sleeping bag shells and linings are made from polyester or nylon. The…
The groundhog is a member of the rodent family and is closely related to the squirrel. These animals are usually brown or gray in color and have a bushy tail. Groundhogs can grow to be about two feet long and weigh up to 15 pounds. Groundhogs are sometimes found munching on potatoes in farmers’ fields.…
Hornets are mainly attracted by food sources. Any property or yard that looks as though it will provide plenty of food will attract hornets. Usually, they build their nests away from your home and mind their own business. Hornets are primarily attracted to food sources and shelter. As they are insectivores, they will be attracted…
If you’ve ever seen a nest made by bald-faced hornets in your backyard, you know that they can be quite spectacular. Hornet nests are fascinating structures made from wood fibers (cellulose) that have been chewed by the hornet queen and repurposed into a porous, multilayered, house for hundreds of hornet workers. The nest is built…
Ripstop nylon and ripstop polyesters are the most widely used nylon and polyester fabrics used in outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, tents, and hammocks today. While ripstop nylon is the lightest, most elastic of the two, ripstop polyester is more durable and less expensive. However, there are several factors that differentiate the two materials, which I…
Since many authorities classify hornets as those wasps that nest underground, it’s not a stretch to discover that hornets hibernate during the winter. Hornet workers die during the cold winter months, whereas the queen bee hides in an old hornet nest, under the bark of a tree or in other small openings until she starts…
This is a question that many yard owners want to know the answer to because their tomato plants seem to disappear at night, or they see traces of deer in their yard. The short answer is yes, deer do eat tomatoes. However, they also eat other fruits and vegetables as deer are herbivorous animals. In…
Having rubber boots is a great idea if you live in a place where it rains a lot as they will be the best footwear option for protection against the rain and a wet environment. However, rubber boots are not made for warmth and they often lack insulation. Therefore, the best way to make them…
Most deer are herbivores, which means that their diet consists mostly of plants. Deer will eat a variety of different plant types, including leaves, grasses, flowers, and fruits. In some cases, deer may also eat nuts or seeds and even smaller animals. The short answer is yes – deer are herbivores because they primarily eat…
One of the most prevalent types of ground-dwelling rodents is the groundhog. It is common to find them outdoors and in places like vegetable gardens and parks, which are generally related to the soft soil where they are found. Groundhogs will be attracted to various flowers, vegetables, trees, and other plants in your yard (including…