About Ladybugs
1. Coccinellidae. There are about 5,000 species of ladybug worldwide, but only three species go after plants and they are very specific. The Mexican bean
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May 6, 2021
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Insects
About Insect Eggs
1. Some float. Mosquito larvae are aquatic (though they can’t breathe under water), so these insects’ eggs are laid on the surface of the water.
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September 24, 2020
About Honey
1. Regurgitated bee spit. Outside worker bees bring home nectar in their honey stomachs where it is partially processed. Inside that stomach are enzymes that
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September 3, 2020
About Bugs with Wings in your Home
1. Things with wings. Pesky little bugs fly around the house and everyone believes they are fruit flies. You should hope not. Fruit flies are
Canada's Local Gardener
November 18, 2019
10 Neat Things about Fungus Gnats
Fungus gnats on houseplant 1. Pesky little flies. If you have houseplants, chances are you have encountered the pesky little fungus gnat, a little fly
Dorothy Dobbie
November 14, 2019
About Good Bugs in the Garden
1. Best bug. For overall best bug performance in the garden, the award goes to the humble ladybug. This pretty favourite of all children is
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September 25, 2019
About Asian Ladybugs
1. The bird that bites. Harmonia axridis, better known as the Asian ladybug or ladybird, has a number of anti-human habits and one of these
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August 15, 2019
About Dragonflies
Do you have dragonflies in your garden? Here are 10 neat things about these cool dragonflies. https://youtu.be/xnO8Uk3bmsY 1. Do dragonflies bite? Dragonflies do bite, although
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August 15, 2019