Whenfeeding hummingbirds, though, you may well find that bees, wasps, andyellow jacketsare also drawn to the feeder, sometimes in numbers sufficient to scare away the hummers. Luckily, there are several measures you can take to keep these pests from ruining your chance to enjoy the beauty o...
aphids, caterpillars, fruit flies, grasshoppers, and wasps are just some of the pests they help control. As with many predators, the downside is that they’ll also eat beneficial insects.
When you see a flash of yellow, it’s easy to believe you have a bee, but the truth is that bees, hornets, and wasps all have similar appearances but different personalities. Even more important, some species are considered beneficial and may even be protected. ...
Introduce natural enemies: You can also attract native species of parasitic wasps (Tiphia vernalisorT. popilliavora) and flies to your garden, as they are predators of the beetles and can bebeneficial insects. They will probably attack the larvae, but they are not very effective in reducing the...
Wasps to the Rescue Using beneficial insects is like fighting fire with fire. Why go to all the work and trouble to fight garden pests when you can have an army do it for you? If you have a minor problem, biologics might be on the expensive side to handle your situation, although stil...
While bees, hornets and wasps are all members of the Hymenoptera family they have distinct differences, some of which we covered above. One of the biggest differences between bees and hornets and wasps is that bees are vegetarians, subsisting on pollen. Wasps and hornets, although attracted to ...
Habitat. Most wasps have nests hidden away in the ground, old wood, rotting stumps or tree hollows. Provide different habitats in your garden to attract these beneficial insects. Parasitic Wasps Parasitic wasps, like the wonderfully named Sabre Wasp, are a vital natural control measure for garden...
Interbreeding between animals of different lineages is widespread in nature—and may reveal some of the mysteries of evolution.
Addingbeneficial insectssuch as parasitic wasps to your garden prior to the vine borer’s egg stage can be helpful, as these wasps are the borers’ natural enemies. If you give up on zucchini, which is susceptible to vine borers,try growing a squash that’s more resistant. Butternut squash...
Whether you have a big backyard or a just few pots on your patio, you can create a pollinator garden. These tips and ideas will help.