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To boost your garden’s ladybug population to control pests naturally, an expert warns against a common mistake.
Within three months, a shipment of small branches arrived in California. The branches carried not only cottony cushion scale, ...
Gardeners have used catnip as an insect repellant for many years, but does it keep all bugs away? Find out if it is effective ...
Beneficial Insectary is the only large insectary that has production in the United States (There are a few smaller specialist ...
Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...
When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...
Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...
Arizona has about 2,500 beetle species. Beetles are identified by their hard, sheathlike front wings; six legs; and distinct head, thorax and abdomen. Most beetles are harmless but some, such as ...
Your plants look a little bad, but you start noticing lacewing and lady beetle larvae. There might be fewer flowers. However, the plants are still buzzing with life.
Learn about how to identify Asian lady beetles, their risks, and effective methods to prevent and manage infestations in your home. Find out what to do if you spot these pests inside.
Learn what ladybug larvae look like – they are good guys, too! Plant summer-blooming bulbs now, such as gladiolas, cannas and begonias. Plant dahlia tubers 4 to 6 inches deep in slightly damp soil.