Category: Insects

What does the insect category hold?  Insects, of course.  Plenty of informational tidbits to help you ID an insect or just learn little interesting facts.

I’ve learned quickly that most people squirm at the thought of insects.  I’m not one of them.  I enjoy getting right up in their faces to see if I have seen “this one.”  Hope you enjoy!

BEETLES / BUTTERFLY, MOTH, SKIPPER / DAMSELFLIES / FLIES / GARDEN PESTS

Milkweed Bug

Milkweed bugs are Lygaeidae which are part of the family in the Hemiptera with more than 110 species in 4 subfamilies.  Many of the species feed on seeds, although some feed on sap 

Snails

Snails At some point, you will have to contend with snails in your vegetable garden and flower gardens.  Use these simple tricks to slay snails on your container plantings and gardens