PRFCT Perspectives
Glow on, Flashy Friends
July Comet! Marsh Imp! Twilight Bush Baby! There are at least 170 different species of fireflies in the US, and they have great names.
Did you know that different species of fireflies have their own flash patterns?
Did you know that firefly larvae live in the ground and are voracious predators to slugs, snails and aphids – providing natural pest control.
Remember poking holes in jar lids and hunting for fireflies in a field swarming with them? Since 2010, scientists have been observing a steady decline of firefly populations and believe it is cased by habitat loss, light pollution from cities and vehicles, and of course, pesticide use.
How to help our flashy friends, and restore the population on your property? Provide habitat, like leave mulch, and a water source, like a bird bath. Turn your unnecessary lights off at night, and kick the toxic pesticide habit. Don't Spray.
