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In the Garden of Deeden: Bugs — Are You My Friend or Foe? (Part 2: The Friends)

Last month I discussed “bad” bugs, which can be really bad news for home gardeners. Luckily, many species of insects are beneficial, and often help do the dirty work of controlling the bad bugs by eating them. Many beneficial insects, including bumblebees, honey bees, mason bees, butterflies, and others, also act as pollinators, critical for … Read more