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The larval stage of some insects spend part of their life cycle in soil and will damage plants. Grubs, wireworms and cutworms ...
The Buckeye Lady Beetle Blitz is seeking volunteers with gardens to collect lady beetles for a two-week survey in June and August. A training workshop for the Buckeye Lady Beetle Blitz will be held ...
Growths on plants formed by parasitic weevils help their offspring hunker down on a Brazilian savanna and outlast the flames.
A survey of the larvae of Japanese wasps revealed that not only is their diet more diverse than previously thought, it also ...
One of these nuisances is the carpenter bee, a species oftentimes confused with the bumblebee, which can burrow into your wooden decks and structures, leading to costly repairs on your Kansas property ...
You don’t need synthetic pesticides. Make Earth-friendly alternatives that are safe to use on plants in your outdoor AND ...
Falcon-Brindis first encountered the beetle in July 2024, after receiving a plea for help from an Eagle woman, who sent photographs of larvae covering her back porch. He thought better of ...
Looking to boost the health of your vegetable garden? Consider adding annual flowering plants that will attract beneficial insects to help support and protect your plants from pests. Insects that are ...
Home gardeners with small potato patches can hand-pick larvae and adults. Insecticides are available to help suppress populations. However, Colorado potato beetle (CPB) may be resistant to some common ...
Grubs are the larvae of beetles. The most common grub in North Texas is the June beetle (Phyllophaga species) larva. Other names for June beetles include June bug, May beetle and May bug.
Overwatering is common, and it harms plants, not to mention water waste. Underwatering is also harmful, especially in hot, windy weather. How can we know we are watering correctly? Most homeowners ...