Insects Archives

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

September 5, 2016

Butterflies, Moths Skippers/Through The Seasons

Wisconsin Fall Monarch Migration

The Monarch Butterfly Leaves Wisconsin Soon The days are getting shorter and the early signs of fall are setting in. Soon, the Wisconsin fall monarch migration will begin. Monarchs will make their journey to their...

March 22, 2016

Butterflies, Moths Skippers

Butterfly Nectar Recipe

Butterfly Nectar Recipe If you want to attract butterflies to your yard all you have to do is feed them. Either by plant or providing this butterfly nectar recipe for them to feed on. Monarch...

May 12, 2015

Fruits Herbs and Veggies/Garden Pests

What is Eating My Cabbage Plants

What is Eating My Cabbage Plants Yesterday, I received a question in my Facebook inbox that included pictures. It is an excellent question too. What is eating my cabbage plants? Anytime, I receive a question...

Monarch butterflies go through four stages during one life cycle, and through four generations in one year.

March 4, 2015

Butterflies, Moths Skippers

Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly

Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly The life cycle of the monarch butterfly is one of beauty.

December 22, 2014

Butterflies, Moths Skippers

Feeding and Attracting Butterflies

Feeding and Attracting Butterflies Want to attract butterflies to your backyard? Provide a yard that offers everything they need.

How to Tell the Male and Female Monarch Apart

February 4, 2014

Butterflies, Moths Skippers

How to Tell Male and Female Monarch Apart

Ever wonder how to tell male and female Monarch apart? Maybe, the thought never crossed your mind. Well, to capture the lifecycle of the Monarch you would need to know your male from your female....

What a Cucumber Beetle Looks Like and How to Get Rid of Them

June 28, 2012

Beetles/Garden Pests

Cucumber Beetles How to Get Rid of Them

Cucumber Beetles This article focuses on cucumber beetles and how to get rid of them in your garden. Pictures of two types and how to prevent them from coming back.

April 5, 2012

Garden Pests/Lawn and Yard Care

Common Lawn Pests

Common Lawn Pests Disease and common lawn pests can be prevented or cured by following a few basic steps. Be sure to set your low mower height to 1-1/2 inches, have a sharp blade, have...

November 16, 2011

Flowers/Garden Pests

Slug Prevention of Hostas

Slug Prevention of Hostas Hostas are extremely easy to grow and add visual appeal to flower beds. They are hardy plants that look wonderful in any season. There is one garden pest that feels the...

January 15, 2011

Butterflies, Moths Skippers

Cabbage White Caterpillar and Butterfly

Cabbage White Caterpillar and Butterfly The cabbage white caterpillar and butterfly can wreak havoc on your cabbage and mustard family crops. The butterfly lays the eggs on your plants. The caterpillars eat your leaves and...

January 2, 2011

Insects

Mason Bee

Mason Bee There are several kinds of bees, The one I love to see, attract and even live in my yard is the Mason bee. Mason bees are non-stinging bees and valuable to pollinating plants. Can...

April 7, 2010

Beetles/Through The Seasons

Preventing Tick Bites and Embeddings

Preventing Tick Bites and Embeddings After long winters, the first thing I want to do is get out and enjoy the weather and fresh air. Heading through the long grass normally knocks off some unpleasant...