Buzz Off It’s the peak of camping season, and outdoor adventurers know that along with the pleasures of picnicking beside pristine lakes and sleeping under starry skies come swarms of blood-sucking insects.
Good Bugs, Bad Bugs Not all bugs are bad, and good bugs eat bad bugs. Getting to know the bugs in your garden will help you identify the good guys from the bad guys.
Hard to Digest Something just doesn't seem right. In the international game of pesticide regulations, countries like Sweden, Australia, and the US are star players in protecting their citizens from harmful toxins. Canada, meanwhile, hasn't even got off the bench. For many Canadians, that's tough to cheer about.
Naturally Effective Pesticide Options Statistics Canada figures from 2000 show that pesticide use in Canada rose over 400 percent between 1970 and 1995. Pesticides are classified either as repellants or insecticides; repellants drive insects away and insecticides actually kill the insect.
The Sting Summer gardens are banquets for our senses. People aren't the only creatures at the table. Honeybees seek sweet nectar and pollen; wasps and hornets feast on grubs and caterpillars.
Your home is where you should be able to relax in comfort, a place to rejuvenate from daily stresses.
Not All Bugs are Bad Bugs Beneficial Insects Help Gardens Flourish
Beneficial insects are a natural control against garden pests.
Your gardens can host more beneficial insects and animals than pests when you plan for the.
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