The Not-So-Dangerous Bee Swarm
Why to Respect these Valuable Pollinators It’s the stuff of Hollywood movies and spine-chilling stories — a swarm of bees attacking everything in their path. Mad, ruthless, and vicious buzzing creatures covering whatever strikes their fancy (usually a person) until they succumb to the deadly stings! This is how a swarm of bees behaves, right? […]
Early-Risers, Hardworking and Charming Personalities!
No Longer Ignore These Pollinators Blue Mason (Osmia lignaria) or Orchard bees who have previously been all-but-ignored by the general public have recently enjoyed a newfound popularity. And why shouldn’t they? The non-aggressive little pollinators are not only top-notch pollinators, but they’re also early-risers, hardworking and some of the friendliest bees anywhere. Mason bees are […]
Armies of Cutworms are on the March!
How to Control These Pests In Colorado and the high plains, pest specialists say it’s going to be a banner year for cutworms and their adult form, miller moths. Most nongardeners think miller moths are a nuisance because they fly in every open door and window on summer evenings, hovering around all your lights. Gardeners, […]