No matter where you go, insects have people hugely outnumbered. But there are far more beneficial bugs than harmful ones.
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This is a close-up look at a snowy tree cricket. You can see if you recognize its call here.
Planting a mixed landscape provides a diverse habitat for the insects that prey on garden pests.
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Encouraging beneficial insects is a year-round endeavor, and a key component is planting sources of nectar that will be in bloom as the desirable bugs are emerging.
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For more information about the workshop on"Garden Allies: Beneficial Insects and Other Helpful Garden Denizens" on October 25th at SSU, click here.