4 Types of Flies in Delaware: From Garden Pests to Backyard Pollinators
Not every fly buzzing around a Delaware backyard is the same insect wearing a different disguise.
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Not every fly buzzing around a Delaware backyard is the same insect wearing a different disguise.
If you’re shopping for a condo in Wilmington, Rehoboth Beach, or anywhere else in Delaware, you might assume that owning your unit means owning the right to keep whatever pet you want.
Delaware pet owners are just as likely to bring home a chunky Maine Coon or a chatty Siamese as any cat lover in a bigger, more crowded state.
Only two types of vultures in Delaware share the same airspace, yet they behave so differently that longtime birdwatchers still mix them up at a glance.
Delaware is home to roughly 120 butterfly species, according to the Delaware Nature Society, yet most backyard birdwatchers and gardeners only ever notice a handful of them fluttering past.
Delaware may be the nation’s second-smallest state, but it has an outsized tick problem.
Delaware may be the second-smallest state in the country, but it carries an outsized conservation burden.
Delaware may be the nation’s second smallest state, but its leash laws carry real weight — and real fines if you ignore them.
A dog bite can happen in seconds, even with a well-trained, generally calm dog.
Peacocks are striking birds, but their calls are anything but subtle.
Delaware may be the nation’s smallest state, but its wild turkey population punches well above its weight.
If you keep a rooster in Delaware — or live next to someone who does — you’ve probably wondered what the law actually says about crowing.
Thinking about keeping goats in Delaware? You’re not alone.
Delaware may be the second-smallest state in the country, but it punches well above its weight when it comes to trout fishing.
Delaware may be the second-smallest state in the country, but its bass fishing punches well above its weight.
Every spring, something extraordinary unfolds across Delaware’s marshes, bayshores, woodlands, and backyards.
Spring in Delaware brings blooming trees, warming temperatures, and longer walks with your dog — but for millions of pet owners, it also marks the start of months of scratching, sneezing, and discomfort.
If you’ve ever spotted a snake crossing your yard or trail and wondered whether it’s that time of year again, you’re not alone.
Finding a neighbor’s cat lounging in your garden, digging up your flower beds, or using your lawn as a litter box is a frustrating experience that more Delaware residents deal with than you might expect.
Roosters are a natural part of backyard chicken keeping, but in Delaware, whether you can legally keep one depends heavily on where you live.