#beneficialinsects — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.europesays.com/africa/389660/ ‘Duck run’ pest control catching on in S.Africa’s winelands #BeneficialInsects #ChristiaanCloete #EnvironmentallyFriendly #IndianRunnerDucks #PestControl #RegenerativeFarming #SouthAfrica

‘Duck run’ pest control catching on in S.Africa’s winelands

Every morning, around 1,000 long-necked ducks are let loose on a South African wine farm to gobble up insects in an en…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #SouthAfricanWine #beneficialinsects #ChristiaanCloete #environmentallyfriendly #IndianRunnerducks #pestcontrol #regenerativefarming #southafrica #Wine #WinefromSouthAfrica #WineofSouthAfrica
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2780504/duck-run-pest-control-catching-on-in-s-africas-winelands/

‘Duck run’ pest control catching on in S.Africa’s winelands https://www.diningandcooking.com/2780504/duck-run-pest-control-catching-on-in-s-africas-winelands/ #BeneficialInsects #ChristiaanCloete #EnvironmentallyFriendly #IndianRunnerDucks #PestControl #RegenerativeFarming #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanWine #Wine #WineFromSouthAfrica #WineOfSouthAfrica

Thanks Widow Skimmer for your good work eating the nasty bitey bugs.

#Dragonflies #WidowSkimmer #BeneficialInsects

Don’t Leave Dead Plants Sitting in Your Garden—They Could Cause Bigger Problems https://www.allforgardening.com/1923342/dont-leave-dead-plants-sitting-in-your-garden-they-could-cause-bigger-problems/ #BeneficialInsects #CoverCrops #DeadPlants #FallCleanup #FallCleanups #garden #PestsAndDiseases #PowderyMildew #SeedsAndStems #VegetablePlants

The 7 Best Companion Plants to Grow Next to a Cherry Tree, According to Experts https://www.allforgardening.com/1921776/the-7-best-companion-plants-to-grow-next-to-a-cherry-tree-according-to-experts/ #BeneficialInsects #CherryTree #CherryTrees #ColdStreamFarm #CompanionPlants #garden #gardening #GettyImages #MeghanMaycock #pollinators #RichardMartinson

If Your Garden Is Already Starting to Look Dull, Plant This Native Perennial https://www.allforgardening.com/1902298/if-your-garden-is-already-starting-to-look-dull-plant-this-native-perennial/ ##plantAddicts #BeneficialInsects #FallGarden #garden #PowderyMildew #PurpleAsters

Your best pest control may be flowers that bring in hoverflies, lacewings, and ladybirds https://www.allforgardening.com/1900144/your-best-pest-control-may-be-flowers-that-bring-in-hoverflies-lacewings-and-ladybirds/ #BeneficialInsects #EdibleFlowers #garden #HuwRichards #PestControl

Plant sunflowers in your yard, and they may bring bees, birds, and healthier soil https://www.allforgardening.com/1898531/plant-sunflowers-in-your-yard-and-they-may-bring-bees-birds-and-healthier-soil/ #BeneficialInsects #FeedBirds #garden #gardening #pollinators #SoilHealth #sunflowers

Challenging Misconceptions: Why You Shouldn’t Pull Weeds In Your Yard https://www.allforgardening.com/1885857/challenging-misconceptions-why-you-shouldnt-pull-weeds-in-your-yard/ #BeneficialInsects #garden #gardening #InvasivePlants #PullingWeeds

Ladybug larvae cover a gardener’s plants in a welcome sign of chemical-free pest control https://www.allforgardening.com/1884692/ladybug-larvae-cover-a-gardeners-plants-in-a-welcome-sign-of-chemical-free-pest-control-2/ #aphids #BeneficialInsects #garden #GardenCheck #gardening #LadybugLarvae #LadybugLarvaeFeed #ladybugs #NearbyPlants #PestControl #PestInfestations

This place sounds so cool!

#Toronto - The Children’s Garden at #EvergreenBrickworks is where kids can explore and connect with nature. It’s a place for kids to get hands on the natural world, including exploring the garden’s rich array of plants.

- Summer weekdays, July and August: 5:30pm to dusk (after Summer Camp programs)
- School-Year weekdays, September through June: 4pm to dusk (after Children’s Education programs)
- Year-round weekends and holidays: 8am to dusk

Ecology at the Children’s Garden

"Our #UrbanAgriculture beds within the garden offer space to grow familiar veggies and herbs. Garden spaces like these can play a vital role in bringing together community members to work to grow food collectively. They can also teach us some valuable lessons on the value of farms and protected local agricultural land, which are able to produce food on a much larger scale.

Located inside the Children’s Garden, the Guild Garden is designed with children in mind. Made possible by support from Forester’s Financial, the garden is built around a central cherry tree surrounded by many species of plants (including fruit shrubs, berries, vegetables and herbs) to create a rich and diverse garden for children to explore. The plants chosen for this garden support #BeneficialInsects, help deter pests and protect the soil.

Lining the alley leading up the garden, stockpots and metal container were installed in 2021 by Foresters Financial, to showcase a regenerative landscape, while also providing food for both pollinators and people. The art on the planters was designed by #Délı̨nę #FirstNations artist and printmaker #LauraGrier.

Milkcrate containers are a legacy left over from the #BoweryProject, which seeks to set up mobile urban farms by setting up #ContainerGardens in urban lots. Initially installed in 2015 with an urban agriculture focus, the milkcrates were revitalized in 2023 into a native container garden concept. This project aims to demonstrate to visitors that NativePlantGardens can be planted anywhere, even without a yard. The containers also aim to model the creation of #GreenCorridors that connect fragmented pieces of habitat throughout the city; to this end they were planted out with plants donated by #ProjectSwallowtail, which aims to connect #greenspaces across the city.

The milkcrate containers in the alley contain edible native plant species. In 2023 they were planted out with the following:

• Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
• Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
• Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)
• Violets (Viola labradorica)
• Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)"

FMI:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/the-childrens-garden/

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #BuildingCommunity #EdibleGarden #GreenerCities #UrbanGardens #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #ChildrensGarden

Gardener fears ‘eggs’ on tomato hornworm, then learns parasitic wasps are free pest control https://www.allforgardening.com/1863583/gardener-fears-eggs-on-tomato-hornworm-then-learns-parasitic-wasps-are-free-pest-control-2/ #BeneficialInsects #eggs #garden #gardener #gardening #ParasiticWasps #PestControl #TomatoHornworm

7 Surprising Reasons Pollinators Are Skipping Your Garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1858645/7-surprising-reasons-pollinators-are-skipping-your-garden/ #BeneficialInsects #garden #gardener #gardening #GettyImages #MaryPhillips #NationalWildlifeFederation #NativeBees #NativePlant #NectarSources #plants #PollinatorGarden #pollinators

New gardener asks why native plants matter — and gets a lesson in monarchs, ticks, and food webs https://www.allforgardening.com/1851927/new-gardener-asks-why-native-plants-matter-and-gets-a-lesson-in-monarchs-ticks-and-food-webs/ #BeneficialInsects #garden #gardening #NativePlants #PhotoCredit #reddit

Mountain mint has gardeners raving as pollinators swarm its silvery blooms https://www.allforgardening.com/1846833/mountain-mint-has-gardeners-raving-as-pollinators-swarm-its-silvery-blooms-2/ #BeneficialInsects #garden #gardener #gardening #MountainMint #NativePlants #OrnamentalPlants #PlantReproduction #pollinators

Gardener checking edible bed finds ants moving white larvae, and growers urge one safe fix https://www.allforgardening.com/1818563/gardener-checking-edible-bed-finds-ants-moving-white-larvae-and-growers-urge-one-safe-fix-2/ #BeneficialInsects #EdiblePlants #FireAnts #garden #gardener #gardening #RaisedBed

Gardener says most ‘organic’ gardens still harm pollinators — and names the products to skip https://www.allforgardening.com/1817298/gardener-says-most-organic-gardens-still-harm-pollinators-and-names-the-products-to-skip/ #BeneficialInsects #garden #gardener #gardening #pollinators

What Gardeners Use to Get Rid of Aphids Without Damaging Plants or Ruining Healthy Soil https://www.allforgardening.com/1814975/what-gardeners-use-to-get-rid-of-aphids-without-damaging-plants-or-ruining-healthy-soil/ #aphids #BeneficialInsects #ExcessNitrogen #garden #gardener #gardening #GooseberryBridgeFarm #SoapyWater #StaciHill

Europeans mistook Indigenous food forests for wilderness because the plants did all the work, expert explains https://www.allforgardening.com/1808888/europeans-mistook-indigenous-food-forests-for-wilderness-because-the-plants-did-all-the-work-expert-explains/ #BeneficialInsects #food #FoodForests #garden #gardening #GardeningIreland

Fireflies Love This Native Flower – And Its Golden Blooms Light Up Summer Gardens https://www.allforgardening.com/1808253/fireflies-love-this-native-flower-and-its-golden-blooms-light-up-summer-gardens/ #BeneficialInsects #fireflies #garden #gardening #NativeFlower #WarmSummerEvening

Spider stalks and outwits a fly in mesmerizing hunt that has viewers hooked

A popular Reddit clip is giving viewers a front-row seat to one of nature’s smallest but most suspenseful…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #AU #Australia #beneficialinsects #Science
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/709612/

Spider stalks and outwits a fly in mesmerizing hunt that has viewers hooked

A popular Reddit clip is giving viewers a front-row seat to one of nature’s smallest but most suspenseful…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #beneficialinsects #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/616397/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/514060/ Spider stalks and outwits a fly in mesmerizing hunt that has viewers hooked #BeneficialInsects #Éire #IE #Ireland #Science #Wildlife

Spider stalks and outwits a fly in mesmerizing hunt that has viewers hooked

A popular Reddit clip is giving viewers a front-row seat to one of nature’s smallest but most suspenseful…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #BeneficialInsects #CA #Canada #Science
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/709141/

Should You Get Rid of Aphids? Here’s Why Experts Say You May Not Need To https://www.allforgardening.com/1798121/should-you-get-rid-of-aphids-heres-why-experts-say-you-may-not-need-to/ #AphidInfestation #BeneficialInsects #BrookeAddison #ExpertGardener #garden #GardenPlants #ParasiticWasps

Gardeners Say This Viral Mosquito Bucket Actually Works https://www.allforgardening.com/1793137/gardeners-say-this-viral-mosquito-bucket-actually-works/ #BeneficialInsects #garden #gardener #gardening #MosquitoDunk #MosquitoSprays #mosquitoes

11 Companion Plants That Will Bring More Pollinators to Your Vegetable Garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1788399/11-companion-plants-that-will-bring-more-pollinators-to-your-vegetable-garden/ #BeneficialInsects #BlackSwallowtailButterfly #CompanionPlanting #credit #EdiblePlants #flower #garden

🌱 Ever noticed how a sprinkle of parsley can elevate your dish from bland to grand?

This green powerhouse not only enhances flavors but also brings a touch of elegance to any garden!

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/bbnd

#ParsleyPower #HerbGarden #CulinaryHerbs #GreenThumb #BeneficialInsects #GardenGoals #PlantLife

https://www.europesays.com/ie/481387/ How Biodiversity Strips Help to Attract More Beneficial Insects #BeneficialInsectary #BeneficialInsects #Éire #IE #InsectControl #Ireland #pollinators #Science #TomatoSpottedWiltVirus #wageningen

Be kind to your yard and the environment, too, with pest-control tips

Sally Scalera, For FLORIDA TODAY Fri, May 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM UTC The sixth principle of the…
#Environment #Beneficialinsects #insectpests #IntegratedPestManagement #pestproblems #protectingtheenvironment #soilfoodweb #syntheticpesticides
https://www.europesays.com/2974374/

Gardeners Spill the Secrets Behind Companion Planting: What Actually Works, and What Doesn’t https://www.allforgardening.com/1755197/gardeners-spill-the-secrets-behind-companion-planting-what-actually-works-and-what-doesnt/ #BeneficialInsects #CompanionPlanting #CutFlower #EmilyLucas #garden #gardener #gardening #HalinaShamshur #RootGrowth #RootSystems

Bug Bite Magnet? A Mosquito Researcher Shares 3 Tips for Keeping Them Away (And 3 Hacks to Skip)

Credit: Reflexpixel / Getty Images Key Points Warmer temperatures and heavy rainfall are creating ideal conditions for a…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Health #beneficialinsects #breedinggrounds #DanMarkowski #GettyImages #heavyrainfall #mosquitocontrol #mosquitopopulations #mosquitoseason #mosquitotraps #stagnantwater
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/618090/

Here’s Why You Might Not See Ladybugs In Your Yard Anymore https://www.allforgardening.com/1731320/heres-why-you-might-not-see-ladybugs-in-your-yard-anymore/ #BeneficialInsects #ClimateChange #garden #gardening #InvasiveSpecies #ladybugs #LandscapeComposition #numbers

10 Flowers You Should Plant in Your Vegetable Garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1696696/10-flowers-you-should-plant-in-your-vegetable-garden/ #BeneficialInsects #DepositPhotos #garden #gardener #gardening #ImageCredit #SquashBugs #VegetableGarden #vegetables

9 Natural Pest Control Methods for Backyard Gardens That Actually Work https://www.allforgardening.com/1646267/9-natural-pest-control-methods-for-backyard-gardens-that-actually-work/ #BeneficialInsects #garden #gardening #PestControl #Shutterstock

Our girls made it through this hard winter.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wJonKQi5dhY
#bees #honeybees #beekeeping #honigbienen #impker #apiary #insect #beneficialinsects #pollinators

I've already liberated 2 visiting ladybugs from inside my house today. I guess I'll make it 3 even though it's dark outside.

#Insects #BeneficialInsects

We’ve been out in the sun #gardening.

#Beneficialinsects mix from including: Ammi majus (Queen Anne’s Lace), Anethum graveolens (Dill), Carum carvi (Caraway), Coriandrum sativum (Coriander), Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos), Fagopyrum esculentum (Buckwheat), Gypsophila elegans (Gypsophila), Lobularia maritima (Alyssum), Tagetes patula (French Marigold), Trifolium pratense (Red Clover).

Our girls are getting smaller
https://www.pictorem.com/2447317/honeybee-on-pink-flower-0909/

#honeybees #pollinators #gardening #apiary #beekeeping #art #macro #IrisRichardsonArt #fallforart #buyintoart #sprngforart #insects #wallart #artprints #artshop #artstore #smallbusiness #giftideas #beneficialinsects #flowers

Black swallowtail caterpillar on fennel stem

https://www.pictorem.com/2429052/black-swallowtail-butterfly-caterpillar/

#art #artist #artshop #IrisRichardsonArt #wallart #artprints #artgifts #giftshop #giftideas #artshop #caterpillar #macro #photography #gardening #beneficialinsects #butterflies #ayearforart #fallforart #buyintoart #smallbusiness #artbusiness #supportartists

Ladybug in the purple salvia. #ladybug #beneficialinsects #flowers #garden

The heat does not bother the bees
https://www.pictorem.com/2394718/single-carpenter-bee-on-pink-milkweed-0621/

#bees #insects #wildflowers #art #IrisRichardsonArt #wallart #artprints #artgifts #artshop #ayearforart #macro #buyintoart #supportthearts #beekeeping #pollinator #beneficialinsects #ModernArt #ArtistonMastodon #FineArt #MastoArt #Fediart #Kunst #ArtBooster #SonyA1 #AYearForArt #Art #Artist #LoveArt #MastoArt #ArtCollector #ArtMatters #mastoart #FediGiftShop

They are fast little bees.
https://www.pictorem.com/2392798/honeybee-from-back-on-pink-milkweed/
#art #honeybee #beekeeping #macro #photography #IrisRichardsonart #ayearforart #buyintoart #artstore #wallart #interiordecor #insects #beneficialinsects #wildflowers

First lacewing of the season. Made it through winter fires & winds. And now, spring heatwaves

#BeneficialInsects

Something is removing the aphids from my milkweed plants - Thank you!
Is it these guys? And if so, anyone know who/what they are?
#gardening #milkweed #aphids #predators #BeneficialPredators #beneficialinsects #naturalpestcontrol

#Ladybug #larvae on aphids infested plum tree.

#insects #entomology #BabyLadybug #BeneficialInsects #GardenHelpers #OrchardHelpers #nature #ViewRoyal #Saanich #Wsanec #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #PNW

Zelus luridus, pale green assassin bug on Syzygium jambos, rose apple

This tiny nymph is so loaded with pollen, it looks golden.

#InsektenSamstag #bugstodon #bugs #insects #insectos #昆虫 #gardening #BeneficialInsects #jardin #organic

Yesterday our honeybees enjoyed the warm weather and syrup. There are not enough flowers blooming to sustain them yet.

https://iris-richardson.pixels.com/featured/honeybees-drinking-syrup-iris-richardson.html

#art #artist #Artistlife #artshop #contempoaryart #fediart #mastroart #fediartshop #artbooster #buyintoart #SpringForArt #AYearForArt #FallForArt #SouthJerseyArtist #GermanArtist #CreativeToots #beekeeping #beekeeper #honeybees #insects #macro #beneficialinsects #apiary #imker

When you can safely keep some fallen leaves in place, you help your local lacewings overwinter.

From LSU: Green Lacewings.

4 page guide. Includes photos of all life stages to help you protect and grow your local beneficial population. If you have challenges with too many aphids, thrips, and more, ditch pesticides. Instead, invite in and partner with lacewings.

#gardening #farming #BeneficialInsects

https://www.lsu.edu/departments/entomology/assets/greenlacewings.pdf

Gardening groups are awesome because everybody is all "hooray you have antlions!" and "congratulations, you have leafcutter bees!" and everybody celebrates bugs. #gardening #beneficialinsects #bugsnotdrugs

Re-#Introduction

New grand opening!

Just migrated my main account here from @scholar.social.

I'm an #agroecologist in Finland.

My research is oriented toward improving food sustainability through building capacity and policy that works for people and nature.

🐝 #Agroecology #FoodSystems #Biodiversity #Farming #Farmers #Farmland #AgriEnvironment #CAP
#Pollinators #BeneficialInsects
#BiologicalPestControl #NatureFriendlyFarming #SemiNaturalLandscapes #HomeGarden
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