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A native to Africa, it's an introduced pest species to New Zealand. Adults feed on stems of plants at or just below ground level, wh... Read More
Lacewings are great insects to have in your garden, because they eat aphids, spider mites, thirps and other garden pests that may plague ... Read More
It looks like I'm the only one that doesn't have a negative response to leaf-cutting ants. Born in South America and living th... Read More
Good to eat ! Boil, season, pinch the tail, suck the head! I would be happy to have this pest in my backyard, although like anything, on... Read More
Fayetteville, Arkansas, had a big leopard slug on the back porch tonight, at least three inches long, probably 5/8â