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Entries Tagged as 'Beneficial Insects'

Pathogens linked to Colony Colapse Disorder

August 14th, 2009 · 3 Comments

A recent study released by local & regional scientists has linked high pathogen levels to Colony Colapse Disorder (CCD) in declining honey bee populations, but still does not prove whether the high levels were cause for CCD or a result of it.
The study released data compiled from more than 91 individual colonies across the country, […]

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Tags: Bees · Beneficial Insects · News

Perennial plants that repel!

July 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Before you plan out next year’s perennial beds, consider planting some strong-smelling herbs in and around other tender plants that would otherwise be targeted or destroyed by damaging pests.  While it is known that many perennial and annual plants attract beneficial insects to the garden, some are just as useful in planting to prevent other, less desireable pests. 
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Tags: Ants · Mosquitoes · Beneficial Insects