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How to Identify Harmless Bugs on Your Property

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Often listed as a top fear of even the toughest people, bugs can be disturbing little creatures. They carry disease, bite and sting to protect them and travel in swarms so homeowners often find they are dealing with millions of little problems.

However, it is important to remember that not all bugs are bad. The occasional helpful little creature crawling here or there may do more good than you realize.

The trick is figuring out which bugs to let go to do their handy work and which ones to combat with the services of exterminators. Many people call Orkin at the first sight of an insect, but it is better to let some bugs go. (more…)


Beneficial Insects for Your Garden

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Zinnias with Dragonfly. Image by bbum via Flickr

By Pamela Ravenwood

The idea of having insects of any variation, living within the garden you work so hard to maintain, can manifest a troublesome stream of thought.

In truth, there are several tiny creatures that create a healthy dynamic for your greens. In understanding how these insects operate, it is possible to work with them to create a natural balance within your own garden.

Here are the most common insects that can be a benefit to most all gardens:

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