native insects

Stories (and a few Lessons) from our Habitat Yard

Bees, Butterflies & Other Insects, Birds, Going Natural--Native Plants/Xeriscaping, Mammals, Snakes/Lizards, Speaking for Wildlife

As our California native plants grow and expand their footprint in our front and backyard, we’ve noticed increasing numbers of critters. They range from teensy millimeters-long bees to coyotes and foxes. Why are native plants in a habitat garden so important? Here’s a good Audbon article - …

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Tapping Beneficial Insects to Combat Pests (Including the Asian Citrus Psyllid)

Bees, Butterflies & Other Insects, Pesticide Concerns

Add plant diversity to your gardens. Also make sure you have flowering plants year-round. Those are key recommendations of ecologists for enlisting natural predators to combat pests in our garden and orchards. These tips can even help ward off pests such as the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), which …

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