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Thrips are tiny (1/16 inch) insects that do well when it is dry. Thrips damage appears as silvery or brownish streaks.  Wilting can result when extensive […]

Spider mites can become the pest of almost any plant during dry weather. Normal rains help keep them in check; hot dry weather can cause […]

These yellow and black soldier beetles are often found on goldenrod and other flowers in mid to late summer.  They feed on the pollen of […]

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Yellowish aphids can be common on milkweed and related plants.  These are commonly known as the “milkweed aphid” or “oleander aphid” (Aphis nerii).  They can […]

Larvae of lady beetles tend to be ~1/4″ long and have a black and orange spiky appearance. These insects don’t damage plants, instead they are […]

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Wisconsin is home to roughly 500 species of bees.  Most of these species are “solitary bees” that nest individually and are docile in nature.  They […]

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These metallic green beetles feed heavily on Lupine, Baptisia, and various other legume plants. They are a type of blister beetle, Lytta sayi.  

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