Coping with Rose Chafers
The American rose chafer* (Macrodactylus subspinosus) is slender pale green to tan beetle with long orange legs. Although it isContinue Reading
Category: Harmful animals
Learning to Live with Earwigs
Most North American gardeners see earwigs (Forficula auricularia) as an enemy. But in fact, they are more likely to beContinue Reading
Friend or Foe? A Closer Look at Insects
I’m always surprised that many otherwise very experienced gardeners know very little about the insects that frequent our gardens. HowContinue Reading
Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
You just love your cat! He (or she) is smart and affectionate and would never hurt a fly, let aloneContinue Reading