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Posts Tagged: Insects and Other Pests Affecting Humans
Painted Lady Migration
I drove down to Ridgecrest last week hoping to check out the wildflowers. While I did...
What to do when you find an eight-layer yellowjacket nest
Yes, even yellowjackets can be beneficial insects. They feed on aphids, caterpillars, flies and...
Steer clear of tarantula hawks
I was sitting on my deck here in Saratoga recently and noticed a beautiful, albeit very large, bug...
Black Soldier Flies: Mostly Beneficial
Two years ago, overwhelmed by carpets of wormy, windfall apples I resorted to tossing them into a...
Know Your Wasps
Many people become panicked and reach for insecticidal sprays at the mere glimpse of a black and...
Hole of Ground-nesting Wasp.