Tiger Beetles: Master Hunters In Disguise
October 24, 2016This stealthy and voracious hunter is one good bug you definitely want in your garden to keep pests in check.
Spicebush Swallowtail: My What Big Eyes You Have!
October 17, 2016This butterfly doesn’t need Halloween as an excuse puts on a clever disguise—in fact, it’s clever camo might even save its life.
Watch Out For The Blister Beetle
October 10, 2016This lightning bug lookalike can cause a painful welt—hence its name—if it gets too close, not to mention defoliate your garden.
Bumblebees: America’s Pollinator Pros
October 3, 2016While honeybees grab media headlines, native bumblebees diligently do the pollination work their non-native cousins can’t.
The Rusty Patched Bumblebee May Soon Join the Endangered Species List
September 30, 2016If the proposal passes, it will be the first bee species to be considered endangered in the U.S.
The Parsley Worm: A Love-Hate Relationship
September 26, 2016You may be conflicted about finding this caterpillar in your garden—whatever you do, handle the situation with care.
Caterpillars In Camo
September 21, 2016No caterpillars in sight? Maybe you’re just not looking hard enough.
Visual Deterrence: The Gulf Fritillary Caterpillar
September 19, 2016Don’t let the orange color of the gulf fritillary caterpillar fool you—this bug is more bark than bite.
Is That Bug What I Think It Is?
September 6, 2016The nymphs of many garden bugs can look a lot alike—work with your county extension office to figure out if what you’re looking at is a friend or foe.
New Arrival: Kudzu Bug On The Move
August 29, 2016This stinkbug relative has an appetite for more than kudzu—and it might try to stow away in your home this winter.
