There are many species of parasitoid wasps, but most are so tiny that they are rarely noticed. What they lack in size they make up in sheer numbers and efficiency, and as a group they may be the single most important biological control … [Read more...]
How Do I Identify A Bumblebee Nest?
While a bumblebee nest may take shape in a tree and does involve the production of some wax, their homes don’t resemble that of any other stinging insect. Read more: … [Read more...]
The Eastern Carpenter Bee: Beneficial Pollinator or Unwelcome Houseguest?
The eastern carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica, is a native pollinator found throughout eastern North America, as far south as Florida and Texas and north into Maine and southern Canada. MORE SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Praying Mantis Egg Sac Info: Learn About Praying Mantis In The Garden
Praying mantis are highly prized in the garden due to their predaceous nature against the insects that plague our plants. They are also lovely to look at and fascinating to watch in action. Read more SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Spiders: An Undeserved Bad Reputation
All too often, spiders are seen as scary and dangerous. In reality, the vast majority of spiders are harmless to humans, and valuable predators of arthropod pests in our yards and gardens. Learning more about spider biology and identification, can … [Read more...]
Spider Mites – Houseplants
Spider mites are very tiny plant pests that are related to spiders. They feed only on plants. CONTINUE SOURCE: https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/spider-mites-houseplants … [Read more...]
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Encyclopedia Article Overview of dragonflies and damselflies Who isn’t familiar with dragonflies, one of the most charming insects of summer? The graceful flight of dragonflies along a lake, stream or pond is one of summer’ best shows and the … [Read more...]
Caterpillar Identification Guide: 40 Species With Photos and Descriptions
If you have found a caterpillar and you're wondering if it will damage your garden, or what it will turn into, then this easy, photo-rich caterpillar identification guide will help. Read more: … [Read more...]
THE FLIGHT OF THE FIREFLIES
With summer comes memories of dark, summer evenings running around the yard catching fireflies. While you may know them as lightening bugs, there was nothing more delightful than capturing these mercurial little insects and watching them light up … [Read more...]
Our guide to vegetable garden pests: 15 of the worst offenders
Every vegetable gardener faces pest issues from time to time, and learning how to manage the little leaf-munching menaces without using synthetic chemical pesticides is an essential step in growing a healthy, productive garden. To help gardeners with … [Read more...]