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Parasitic wasps are especially beneficial insects because they live on garden pests like cabbage loopers and tomato hornworms ...

Garden insects aid in pollination, natural pest control, and soil enrichment. Supporting beneficial insects leads to a ...

Bug populations are expected to be higher than normal this summer due to our mild winter. There are many types of insects that can be major pests in Minnesota gardens, and dealing with these pests ...

Embrace the secret world of garden insects with our complimentary guide, addressing the common concern of keeping bugs out of your garden. Instead of aiming to banish them entirely (a near ...

Controlling pests can be expensive, but there's something sitting in your cupboard that could do the trick and save you ...

It’s high summer in northern Minnesota – you can tell by all the insects buzzing around the garden. The white cabbage butterflies are rather lovely floating around the cabbage and ...

In recent decades, however, scientists have found that in fact there are definite benefits to adding diversity to your garden, primarily because certain plants attract and support beneficial insects ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...