Wasps can be an incredible nuisance around the yard. Contrary to bees, wasps do not pollinate. That’s make you wonder whether or not wasps have a purpose, and what they do for the environment. Spoiler alert: without wasps, we wouldn’t survive very long… What Do Wasps Do for the World? Contrary to … Read more
The diets of wasps vary greatly, so there are few hard-and-fast rules regarding what wasps eat. As a general rule, most wasps prefer to eat nectar, fruit, and insects, but many of them have been known to eat a lot more than these things. Both solitary and social wasps have their preferences … Read more
Bees are a majorly important link in our food chains. Without bees, the entire ecosystem would quickly collapse. They also provide us with much valued products like honey, pollen and beeswax. Bees can sting, but are very unlikely to do so, unless they’re seriously under threat. So don’t be afraid, and welcome … Read more
Wasps can have people running around their yard out of fear. They are one of the biggest nuisances that come with summer for some people. To help you identify which type of wasp is bothering you, I have rounded up 22 common wasps and hornets.
Few things are worse than a bunch of buzzing and biting mosquitos ruining those beautiful serene summer nights. The prevalence of mosquitos can be drastically reduced by planting certain insect repelling plants. Here are 10 examples of insect repelling plants that will reduce the amount of insects annoying you. Select a handful … Read more
Who doesn’t like a colorful garden teeming with beautiful butterflies? Whether the butterflies like to come to your garden is in your control, namely by the plants you put in. So we made a list of the best plants to attract butterflies. Don’t think you need to plant them all, one or … Read more
Gardening is a favorite pastime for many people. It can be incredibly satisfying to see your garden go from the starting stages all the way up to producing beautiful, full-grown plants. Achieving success with your garden will take some time and you’ll need to watch out for many pitfalls along the way. … Read more
Bees are an essential part of the ecosystem in your neighborhood. They pollinate flowers and allow many different plants to flourish. Most people are aware that they provide a vital function to the environment around them. Even still, this doesn’t prevent people from being very frightened and threatened by bees being in … Read more
Almost everyone looks forward to the spring and summer months. When the weather is finally nice and warm, it’s a great feeling to get out to enjoy the outdoors. After being cooped up for many months during the cold of winter, feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin is very … Read more
We at ProGardenTips value gardens and wildlife. We believe that if there is a natural, organic way available to get rid of unwanted insects, that way needs to be explored first.Luckily there now is a greatly working alternative to traditional chemical based pesticides available. It is made by the company EcoSMART, and … Read more