Tag Archives: Beneficial Bugs

Florida Predatory Stink Bug

Posted on June 22, 2011 by lazybfarm

I was walking up to the front porch this morning and saw this sight… Two things about this made me smile.  First, the orange and black bug is a Florida Predatory Stink Bug – a benenficial.  Second – he was … Continue reading →

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Spined Soldier Bug

Posted on June 16, 2010 by lazybfarm

The name alone should give you a clue about this bug.  He has joined forces with the rest of my army in the vegetable garden.  However, he’s very shy and would rather work undercover assignments than be out in the … Continue reading →

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Thick-headed Fly

Posted on June 3, 2010 by lazybfarm

I’ve seen these flying about my flowers before but never really paid any attention to them.  Today, however, they were all over the flowers of my Dill.  And, since my new project is to identify the bugs in my garden, … Continue reading →

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Beneficial Bugs for the Garden

Posted on May 31, 2010 by lazybfarm

I’m often asked how I manage the “pests” in my garden. You know, the Squash Bug, Aphids, etc.,  those nuisances that seem to devour a garden overnight. And, trying to stay “organic” in the process is quite a feat. I’m … Continue reading →

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Beneficial Insect: Wheel Bug

Posted on May 25, 2010 by lazybfarm

One of my favorite classes during my Master Gardener classes, was the lecture on bugs.  It was absolutely fascinating and I would love to take more classes because I know we just barely skimmed the surface. I realized that the … Continue reading →

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