How to attract dragonflies Dragonflies lay their eggs in water, so they live near water sources. Attract them to your yard with a water feature such as a fountain or pond. 10. Earthworms What earthworms look like Earthworms aren’t actually insects per se, but they’re one of the most be...
Attract natural mosquito predators to your yard Encourage natural mosquito predators to inhabit your yard. This creates a balanced ecosystem. Natural predators include: Birds (swallows and purple martins) Bats Dragonflies Minimize artificial light Mosquitoes are attracted to light. Consider switching your ...
while dragonflies consume mosquitoes, whose bites itch and may even contain viruses. Attract both of these insects to your yard by planting flowers they find attractive as
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spiders, green lacewing larvae, and dragonflies are a few of the many beneficial insects that can control a whitefly population. Hummingbirds are another natural predator. Try creating a habitat that willattract dragonflies and damselflies(which also helpfully eat mosquitoes) or beautiful hummingbirds...
Dragonflies are attracted to water, so if you have a pond, creek, or stream in your yard, you're also likely to have dragonflies. Even if the water source isn't directly inyour yard, but you live near a lake, you might see dragonflies in your yard regularly. If you're determined to...
While mosquitoes only have some niche benefits for the earth, black flies have an important role to play in the ecosystem of streams and rivers, as their larvae feed dragonflies, trout, and other fish that can be found in similar environments. Now that you understand their importance, here ar...
Like a mirror, it will reflect sunlight from above and attract everything from dragonflies to songbirds. Add a Bench Emphasize the restful feeling of your shady garden by including a place to relax and take a break. A garden bench creates a focal point that can be the inspiration for a ...
pest like aphids. A garden effectively destroys all the natural predators of aphids by planting only the crops aphids like to snack on. Without the habitat for ladybugs, lacewings, parasitic wasps, hoverflies, and other aphid-eaters, the pest can multiply rapidly like the bunnies in your yard...
I first became interested in macro photography because I wanted to capture close-up shots of the flowers and insects in my yard. But over the years, I became interested in training my macro lens on other subjects, such as the forest floor (where I like to capture leaves, especially in au...