Bees are an essential and indispensable part of the ecosystem; however, that does not mean you have to share your house with them. A beehive inside the property can be very inconvenient and pose serious threats to the inhabitants of the house. Identify the species before you begin the bee c...
Bumble bees are generally peaceful unless threatened, and can sometimes be seen digging in the ground. About 40 species make their home in the US, two of which are on the brink of extinction. As bumble bee nests are temporary, it’s usually best to leave them untouched when possible. Gett...
When applied properly, neem oil is safe for honeybees and other beneficial insects. For other insecticides, contact your local cooperative extension services for approved insecticides in your area. (Read more on how to use neem oil.) Create a barrier: Use row covers over ground crops during ...
Keeping the butterfly fruit feeder off the ground prevents squirrels and other animals from getting into it. The easy way to do this is to put the plate inside an empty plant hanger. 4 |Provide host plants for the caterpillars Butterflies need plants for every stage of their life. This mea...
Foliar spray: Use neem oil directly on leaves anytime during the planting season to control pests and diseases.Soil drench: A soil drench is when neem oil is diluted with water and poured into the ground or potting soil. The solution is absorbed through the roots and distributed throughout ...
an unconventional midday meal, but they provide lots of grit and calcium — just be sure to use shells from hard-boiled eggs or bake them for 20 minutes at 250 degrees to eliminate any salmonella. Crush them into dime-sized pieces or smaller and place them in a dish or a ground feeder...
There were dozens of robins pecking at the ground, and I couldn’t understand why, so I called my dad over. Turns out, they were feasting on an all-you-can-eat buffet of armyworms. To make your yard a hotspot for armyworm enemies, plant native plants and nectar-rich flowers and ...
A second round of peas can be planted in the late summer or early fall, approximately 6 to 8 weeks before your first fall frost date. Here are some more tips on when to start planting peas. How to Plant Peas Peas are best direct-seeded right in the ground and do not like their root...
Adults appear from the ground and begin feeding on plants in the early summer. The peak of their activity lasts from late June through August or September when they will begin to die off due to temperature and climate. Japanese beetleslive for up to two months during their adult life form....
Dill attracts honeybees and beneficial insects to the garden. Dill can be used as a trap crop for tomato hornworms. Dill attracts the caterpillars that turn into black swallowtail butterflies. The aroma of dill is said to repel aphids and spider mites. Watering dill Water dill evenly and ...