Nothing says spring like the American robin. Most years my mom and I will call each other when we see our first robin. There is something uplifting about seeing them. Maybe because they singal the end of winter and the promise of spring. American robins can be found throughout most of North America from the…
Tag: Insects
Dealing with Fall Invaders
Who are these arthropods invading your home, and how do you keep them out?
Fixing your Fruit Fly Problem
As harvest picks up, so to do fruit flies! How do you get rid of them from your home?
Be Careful of Blister Beetles
Are blister beetles devouring your plants? Find out what to do here!
Never fear, even though cicada killers are here!
Cicada killers are big and scary but do you know what they are up to in your landscape?
Four Things to Know about Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
Get to know the brown marmorated stink bug before it gets in your house
Now You Have a Good Reason For Not Tidying the Garden!
My friend, Master Gardener Cheryl Gresham, wrote last week about pollinators, cautioning gardeners about the importance of not being as tidy when we ready the garden for winter. I’m going to expand on Cheryl’s idea. Of the native bees, about 30% continue their life cycle in the hollow stems of plants. Female bees lay their…
Insects of Horror!
While most bugs are harmless, there are some we should fear!
Scary Lawn Products
Are lawn products “scary”? Read this and find out
Minute Pirate Bugs: Little Bugs, Big Bite
Pirate bugs are bugging people with their pesky probing!