Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects (sometimes called beneficial bugs) are any of a number of species of insects that perform valued services like pollination and pest control.
healthcenters: Healthy Green atmosphere
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The health benefits of activities to spend some time in a place of green according to the experts come from increasing the body's immune system. Research shows, phytoncides, the chemical in air that issued the plants to protect them from decay and insect attack, it is also beneficial to humans.
Published on Wednesday 28th of July 2010 12:39:19 AM
Beautiful Dragonflies Hover Near Extinction
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In Western folklore, the dragonfly has been classified—if not vilified—as a sinister, mysterious, creature, a good friend of serpents and the devil, and even a thief. Today, however, entomological research shows that dragonflies are, in fact, beneficial insects that
Published on Wednesday 28th of July 2010 12:39:19 AM
Butterfly Plant of the Week: Swamp Milkweed
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Looking to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to your yard? The first in a series, this post examines the beautiful and hardy Swamp Milkweed.
Published on Wednesday 28th of July 2010 12:39:19 AM
Cover Crop for the Home Garden (video)
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Do you like growing your own food? In this video, Master Gardener Jen Aron shares info and tips about the benefits of growing a cover crop - which can increase your soil fertility and help attract beneficial insects. Cover cropping is widely used in traditional farming, but it is something that can be used on a smaller scale too.
Published on Wednesday 28th of July 2010 12:39:19 AM
Bird-scaping Basics « A Garden of Possibilities
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A garden designed to attract birds can be beautiful and sustainable and have many side benefits. The same plants birds enjoy will also attract butterflies, bees and beneficial insects to your garden.
Published on Wednesday 28th of July 2010 12:39:19 AM
Look Before You Kill: Assassin Bug vs Stink Bug
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Don't pass up an opportunity to keep some beneficial insects around. You might be quick to spray insecticides, BUT BEFORE YOU DO, look closely. You may very well be killing something GOOD.
Published on Wednesday 28th of July 2010 12:39:19 AM
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