In the fall, once the weather starts to turn colder, Asian lady Beetle adults begin to seek over-wintering sites. Asian lady beetles appear to orient toward light colored, conspicuous objects, such as white buildings. Large numbers collect on outside walls warmed by the sun, especially on th...
they will find their way back outside. However, if even just a few is too many for you to tolerate, simply vacuum them up and discard the bag in a sealed trash container outside. If you have a ladybug infestation in your home, other measures will need to be taken. Here are a few...
now would be a great time to eliminate the activity and prevent them from invading your home. Most people never take action when they first see them on nearby plants and this can turn out to be a big mistake. You see, it’s so much easier and effective to get them now compared...
Now that your bug home is complete, have fun collecting bugs to put inside! Don't forget to let them go once you are done observing them! If you love this ladybug bug catcher craft, be sure to save it to Pinterest so you can find it later!
What are the groups of flat grey-white bugs on the underside of the leaves of my Cavolo Nero? Cabbage whitefly look unpleasant, but do not usually do much damage to a plant. Tolerate them as far as possible, and wash off prior to eating. ...
Encourage earwigs, hoverflies, lacewings andladybirdsto the garden, which will eat woolly aphids. Special habitats can be made and bought, and you can also plant flowers which produce lots of nectar to bring them in to the garden too. ...
How Deadly Ladybirds Are Winning the War on Native BugsRead the full-text online article and more details about "How Deadly Ladybirds Are Winning the War on Native Bugs" - Daily Mail (London), April 4, 2007Daily Mail (London)
In early spring, mole damage appears as raised tunnels going from one mole hill to another. Mole lawn damage is typically most evident in the spring and early summer, and then again in the fall. This is when the animals are closest to the surface. During the summer months, their excavatio...
My mother emailed me last week to ask if she was using the word “nor” correctly, which brings us to today’s post: the use of either or and neither nor.
Remove food sources: Clean up spills, crumbs, and fallen fruits around your garden to eliminate potential food sources that attract ants. Store food in sealed containers to prevent access. Seal entry points: Ants can enter buildings or gardens through tiny cracks and openings. Seal any entry poi...