Beneficial Insects

The soldier beetle is very common in the garden and sometimes incidentally invade your home. These abundant beetles are sometimes called leather wings because of their … [Read more]

Because of changes in climate, insects such as wasps are multiplying rapidly, which makes the need to get rid of wasps a more common occurrence. … [Read more]

There are approximately 2000 different species of Tiger Beetles, all belonging to the order, Coleoptera. You will find the Tiger Beetle all around the world, and about … [Read more]

Have you ever wondered – What Do Ladybugs Eat? For generations, children have been taught the warning in the old Mother Goose rhyme, “Lady Bug, lady … [Read more]

Minute Pirate Bugs (scientific name: Orius insidiosus) are all around us most of the time, and we don’t even notice them. These tiny black bugs are beneficial … [Read more]

Did you ever notice the Hoverfly in your garden? Those tiny, yellow and black flying insects in your garden. When first observing these beneficial insects many wonder … [Read more]

If you grow plants you’ve heard of the Aphid pest, but what is an Aphid Midge? [toc] What Is An Aphid Midge? Simply put, the … [Read more]

You walk onto your front porch. A praying mantis perches on a porch rail or table. It appears something like an odd looking animated baby … [Read more]

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri may be a handful of words for an insect, but those who work in the gardens know it by their more familiar name … [Read more]

The Tachinid fly is one of the “good” flies. We generally think of flies as being nothing but a nuisance. However, you may be surprised … [Read more]

No need to search for Ichneumon Wasps in the garden. When you spend quiet time simply observing your garden, you will notice lots of different … [Read more]

Are you familiar with the braconid wasp? If you have ever seen a tomato hornworm struggling to carry what looks like a load of white … [Read more]

The Assassin bug – you might not be too thrilled with the idea of armies of assassins lurking about your garden, but you should be. … [Read more]

Green lacewings are small, delicate insects and members of the group of insects termed as “net-winged.” There are many different species of these dainty green … [Read more]