Good bugs
Bugs get a bad rap, good bugs DO exist! Even if you despise “all bugs” even most “bad bugs” have at least one redeeming quality.
Bugs protect our gardens, crops, and lawns.
Before you start stomping, do a little research. Don’t kill the one thing that might be saving your tomatoes!
There are more than 1.5 million known insect species in the world and more than 97 percent are beneficial to gardens. NINETY SEVEN PERCENT!
If they aren’t helping your gardens and plants, most bugs are simply gently or kind. Don’t go stomping and spraying everything that crawls and flies.
Before you stomp and spray, ask yourself:
- Is the bug eating your plants, grass, garden?
- Does the eating appear to be doing damage to the plant?
- Is there ONE bug or is there an infestation?
Bad Bugs
In our region of the South, bugs that are considered to be bad include chinch bugs and white grubs. These insects attack our lawns and cause damage. An infestation of pests like army worms is another example of “bad bugs”.
Introducing the good bugs
When ladybugs or lady beetles are found on a crape myrtle, they have typically laid hundreds of eggs right in middle of the aphids.
As soon as the eggs hatch, Lady bugs begin feasting on aphids. They can rescue a crape myrtle. Lady bugs can even rescue a crop from aphids if the timing is right!
The larvae of Green Lacewing eat aphids and other insects that destroy our lawns.
Brachonid Wasps lay eggs on the very destructive Tomato Horn Worm. When their eggs hatch, they eat the horn worm.
We know the difference.
Let us help you get rid of the bad bugs and we will leave the good ones alone. Our licensed professionals know good bugs versus bad bugs and are glad to come to evaluate your situation.
You can spot our trucks all over North Mississippi and in the Memphis, TN area. Ask Paul and Learn more about the Lawn and Pest difference.
