Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

Green lacewings vibrate their bodies and sing to each other! Green lacewings have babies that are prized as pest control. But before they can mate, they have to vibrate their bodies and sing to each ...

We all know that true friends cannot be bought with money — but there’s one instance where they can. Suzanne Wainwright Evans, aka Buglady Consulting, is a horticultural entomologist specializing in ...

These are the muscles inside the head of the larva of a green lacewing. These larvae are known and prized by gardeners due to their voracious appetite for aphids and other soft-bodied plant pests. The ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging backyard biodiversity to attract beneficial insects. At my house, I have a ...