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I need help! Japanese beetles have taken over my yard the last few years. They are eating my roses, crepe myrtles and now my ...

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Beneficial Insectary is the only large insectary that has production in the United States (There are a few smaller specialist ...

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There's nothing worse than bugs wreaking havoc on a garden you've put so much work into. It can surely give you a headache.

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Insect loss is gradual but devastating. Fewer pollinators, smaller harvests, and fragile ecosystems are already appearing.