While ladybugs are beneficial insects that act as natural predators for harmful pests in your garden, squash beetles are the opposite. Squash beetles are yellow with black spots and may be mistaken for cucumber beetles, but they are more round. Squash beetle eggs are laid similarly to squash bu...
Frass:Otherwise known as termite droppings, these tiny 1mm long pellets are left in mounds that resemble black marks, or a dark powdery substance that looks like pepper. Drywall damage: Drooping and discolored drywall with pinpoint holes can be a tell-tale sign of termites. Paint damage:You m...
Peas that are harvested quicker than regular peas are ideal here. These bugs don’t get the chance to spread out before harvesting time comes. 12. Ladybugs Seven-spotted Ladybug Ladybugs are a frequent sight in gardens. These small beetles come in different colors. Red ladybugs are generally ...
This type of assassin bug is a very potent predator. It’s one of the few types of bugs of this genus that can take on prey a few times larger than its 1-inch body. Bugs of these species are tan or brown. They have a body that appears wrinkly, oftenconfused with leaves or tree ...
The caterpillar's deceptive pattern makes it appear to have large eyes that resemble a snake's. This is meant to scare off and confuse predators. The patterns of the eyes vary from caterpillar to caterpillar, making them appear to have different "facial expressions." Shimmery Jewel Beetle (...