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Depending on the area, you might encounter different types of hornets in the US but many of these are not true hornets in a taxonomical sense. In the US you will see many large wasps referred to as common European hornets, Asian giant hornets, Yellowjackets, and Cicada killer hornets, however, the vast majority of true…

Yes, some do. But it is not very common in North America. Instead, the species of wasps that nest underground are most often yellowjackets and some are confused with true hornets. While the only true hornets of North America (The European Hornets) rarely nest underground, their Asian Giant Hornet cousins prefer underground burrows as their…

There’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about gophers. People often ask if gophers bite, which is a natural question to ask – if you’ve never been bitten by one, that is!   The answer is yes, gophers can bite in self-defense! Gophers have sharp teeth that they use for digging and eating grasses and…

There’s been a lot of talk about armadillos attacking dogs lately. While it’s true that armadillos can carry a number of diseases that can be harmful to dogs, they’re not typically aggressive animals and are more likely to run away from a dog than attack it. So the short answer is that armadillos will not…

Gophers are small, ground-dwelling rodents that are found in North and Central America. They are known for their burrowing abilities and for being pests in gardens and yards. But can gophers swim? The answer is yes! They can swim and in fact swim pretty well. Like other related rodents, gophers are not afraid of water…

One of the most prevalent types of ground-dwelling rodents is the gopher. 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. Gophers will be attracted to various flowers, vegetables, trees, and other plants in your yard (including…

Gophers are small, burrowing rodents found in North and Central America. They are well-known for their love of digging and their intricate tunnel systems. Adult gophers are primarily herbivores, and their diet consists mostly of plants, seeds, and fruits. Baby gophers, like other mammals, drink milk from their mother in the first few weeks of…

The gopher is a small rodent, notorious to backyard owners, that spends a substantial amount of its life underground. It is most often found in the United States and parts of the southern United States. A gopher is a burrowing rodent that has developed long, sharp teeth and claws for digging tunnels underground in search…

You might wonder if gophers hibernate, especially if you often notice them on your property. So many different animals hibernate, after all, so why wouldn’t gophers? Well, surprising as it sounds, gophers don’t hibernate. They’re more active during the spring and fall, then dig deeper into the ground during the winter. That way, the gophers…