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Posts Tagged: predator

How to Catch a Spider

While you are home working, learning, or relaxing, you may have noticed a few other critters...

Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Tags: beneficial (18), beneficial insects (9), natural enemies (19), predator (5), spider (15), spiders (10), UC IPM (404), video (13)
Focus Area Tags: Pest Management, Yard & Garden

Backyard Helpers

Praying mantids are well-known predators we often see lurking around gardens, landscapes, and...

Adult mantis. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Adult mantis. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Adult mantis. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)

Posted on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 11:23 AM
Focus Area Tags: Pest Management, Yard & Garden

Beneficial Predator Spotlight: Lacewings

Last week, we discussed some common beneficial predators that help control pests on garden and...

Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 7:00 AM
Tags: beneficial (18), garden (68), lacewing (1), landscape (66), natural enemies (19), pests (74), predator (5), UC IPM (404)

Thankful for Beneficials

Thanksgiving is a time to gather together with family and friends. The occasion is usually centered...

Adult syrphid fly.
Adult syrphid fly.

Adult syrphid fly.

Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 2:03 PM
Tags: beneficial (18), insects (19), lady beetle (2), mites (1), natural enemies (19), predator (5), spiders (10), thankful (1), UC IPM (404)

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