Ants and Aphids: Just Like on a Farm
Last week, I left you with a teaser: that little line of ants standing guard around a colony of aphids.Continue Reading
Category: Harmful insects
Aphids: Nasty Little Pests or an Essential Link in the Food Chain?
In almost every video game, there’s that basic little enemy you come across right from the first level. The firstContinue Reading
The Story of the Japanese Beetle: The Price You Pay for Exotic Flowers and Green Lawns
In 100 years, this insect has overrun much of eastern North America… is it an invader or a marvel ofContinue Reading
Japanese Beetle Traps: More Harm Than Good?
I must admit I’ve never been a big fan of Japanese beetle traps. I realise that in the middle ofContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Repellents for Japanese Beetles
The arrival of summer also marks the return of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), one of the most destructive garden pests inContinue Reading
Japanese Beetle’s Preferred Host Plants
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is one of the insects most feared by gardeners. Native to Japan, where it isContinue Reading
Where Do All These Pests Come From? The Story of Our Imbalances
Is it just me, or are there more pests than before? It seems like pests are multiplying, infestations are onContinue Reading
Organic Pest Control: A Matter of Timing
Most people who ask me for advice about unwanted insects do so in response to an infestation that’s already wellContinue Reading
The Leek Moth That Attacks Garlic and Onions
Who mercilessly attacks garlic and onions? Who pierces and chews them, jeopardizing our harvests of these delicious allium vegetables? WhatContinue Reading
Fighting Fire with Fire: The ABCs of Biological Control
When we’re dealing with a pest infestation, our first instinct is certainly not to introduce insects into our plants. YetContinue Reading