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Greenhouse, Insects and Disease, Plants

Aphidius matricariae–A Beneficial Bug

This is an amazing solution to a plant problem.  Big fat hungry aphids are gobbling away on the plants, sucking and deforming the leaves and getting out of control.  This little parasitic wasp is released and is attracted to the aphid colonies immediately.  It begins to lay its eggs inside of aphids and will attack 200-300 aphids in the next week.  Yes, parasitism is slightly … Continue reading Aphidius matricariae–A Beneficial Bug

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Insects and Disease, Plants

How To Get Stung By a Wasp or The Problem of Liking Plants Too Much

When you like plants too much, you think about their pollination. You worry about the bee problem, and not having enough pollinators. You look at the beautiful blooms and flowers and smile every time you see a happy buzzing bee doing it’s work. They go about their job, I go about my job and a peaceful coexistence is reached. There is a trust between us. … Continue reading How To Get Stung By a Wasp or The Problem of Liking Plants Too Much

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