Even though we don’t celebrate the heat, one of the best things about summer is the return of fireflies in Southwest Michigan. Being able to sit outside at twilight and watch your yard glow with the sight of fireflies returning is one of the most peaceful experiences you can have.
But how does one go about attracting fireflies to their yard? As much as we all love to see them, getting them to appear in our yard requires a little bit of work on our end to ensure that our yard is suitable for them to be around.
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There are multiple things that you can do in order to get Fireflies to be attracted to your yard, and little below helps aid in getting them to flash by you:
How To Attract Fireflies To Your Yard in Michigan
But how does one go about attracting fireflies to their yard? As much as we all love to see them, getting them to appear in our yard requires a little bit of work on our end to ensure that our yard is suitable for them to be around.
If you’ve ever wondered how fireflies light up to begin with, it’s through bioluminescent chemical reactions in their abdomens. It involves a chemical called luciferin reacting with oxygen, which is catalyzed by an enzyme called luciferase and fueled by ATP, resulting in their abdomen glowing.
The light itself is more of a cold light, as it doesn’t produce much heat, and the firefly can actually turn it on and off.
There are some people who are worried that the current youngest generation will be the last to ever experience fireflies, as more people are doing harm to their natural surroundings, it will be harder for their population to grow, and in turn, dwindle. It's crucial you practice these methods to keep the firefly strong.
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