The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet ...

By Carl Hoffman University of Minnesota Extension Boxelder bugs are gathering on the outside of some homes in large numbers and multi-colored Asian lady beetles will probably arrive soon. Both ...

They feed on plants and fungi ... Ladybirds, for example, consume aphids, scale insects and other plant-sucking insects that damage crops. What are these? Try one of the walks from Derek's ...

Aphids In the fall, examine 1 linear foot of row in 10 sites; estimate the number of aphids per foot of row Cereal leaf beetle In the spring ... 10 sites for the presence of larvae; Since larvae feed ...

As adults they only survive for a few weeks, and generally prefer feeding on young insects, but they will also scavenge on detritus. Bombardier beetles can navigate and hunt prey using a ...

Many insects are life-history omnivores, which means that they act as herbivores during one stage of their life, then as predators during another. For example, most parasitoid wasps feed upon ...

Insects are always a challenge for farmers on the prairies. The unpredictable weather in Manitoba played a significant role ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...