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Garden Bugs

Garden bugs in the backyard are not always a bad thing. We’re breaking down the good, the bad and the ugly so you can keep harmful garden insect pests away.

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5 Basic Butterfly Behaviors to Know

Take your butterfly gardening to the next level by learning some of their most common habits to look for.

5 Beneficial Bees You Want in Your Garden

Help these good bees thrive in your backyard.

The Backyard Benefits of a Moon Garden

Take a nighttime stroll through moonlit flowers and evening pollinators.

Is This Insect a Moth or Butterfly?

Many people think that moths are the nighttime equivalent of butterflies, but it’s not quite...

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ladybugs

Learn why you want this charming insect in your backyard.

My Adventures as a Newbie Beekeeper

Follow this newbie's journey to learn how to get your own backyard abuzz.

Get Up Close and Personal with Mysterious Mantids

Turn over a leaf and meet the intriguing hunters in your backyard.

How Butterflies and Bugs Hibernate

Butterflies and bugs make themselves at home nestled under leaves or hidden beneath tree bark...

Annual and Periodic Cicadas

The 17-year periodic cicadas emerged this past spring, but annual cicadas are present every year.

Sphinx Moths, the Stars of the Evening

Sphinx moths tend to appear in the later afternoon and evening hours, and often visit...

8 Ways You Can Help Save the Bees

Help the declining pollinator population and become a bee champion.

Types of Butterflies Worth Knowing

From painted ladies to monarchs and malachite butterflies you'll want to add all of these...

Bring on the Butterflies!

Butterflying made simple! Learn butterfly names and where the best places are to look for...

Spotlight On Moths

Learn all about moths! Plus, find out the difference between a moth and a butterfly.

4 Facts About Native Bees in Your Backyard

Learn these important facts about bees to help you grow a garden that's safe and...

Top 10 Flowers That Attract Bees

Create an ideal habitat for bees by planting flowers these helpful garden bugs need to...

Good Bugs For Your Garden

Among the hundreds of thousands of bug species, not all of them are bad for...

Throw a Party to Attract Moths

Gather some lights, bring some bananas, and invite friends for a whole lot of late-night...

Beetles: Beneficial Garden Bugs

Japanese beetles are an unwelcome sight to most gardeners, but there are plenty of beetles...