Discover Louisiana's wild insects! Learn about dangerous spiders, stinging wasps, and beautiful moths found across the state.

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Beneficial (harmless) insects for the farm, yard and garden are far more numerous than the injurious “bad boys” that feed of leaves and roots.

Biological control using an insect’s natural enemies is one of the simplest and most effective strategies gardeners use to ...

Many plants in Texas landscapes are suitable hosts for aphids, including bedding plants, ash, barberry, boxelder, crape myrtle, jasmine, flowering almond, gardenia, hibiscus, hydrangea, mountain ash, ...

Bugs that are good for plants fall into three distinct categories: pollinators, predators, and parasitoids. Each group has its own special mechanism that works to protect plants from harmful insects, ...

The troubling extent of insect declines across the UK has been highlighted once again by the results of the 2024 Bugs Matter citizen-science survey. The latest data shows that the number of flying ...

Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.” Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse," revealing the crucial roles ...

Japanese beetles aren’t exactly newcomers. These invasive beetles were first found in the U.S. in the early 20th century, likely arriving as grubs in the soil of iris plants imported from Japan.

But some researchers think many Asian lady beetles now infesting the U.S. originated from bugs accidentally transported on freighter ships. Asian lady beetles can be found in most states in the ...

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help.

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