S4E14 Eight good bugs you want in your garden, Gardening with pets, Guest Linda Ly -The Wisconsin vegetable Gardener radio show

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In segment one Joey and Holly talk about 8 you want in the garden

from https://www.organiclesson.com/
1. Lady bugs Preys: aphids, whitefly, mites, fleas, Colorado potato beetle
Attracted by: Dill, Dandelion, Fern-leaf Yellow, Basket of Gold, Common Yarrow
Facts: Ladybugs can consume more than 5,000 aphids during their lifetime. Live up to 3 years

2 Bees pollinate

3 Worms aerate the soil and break down organic matter

4. Praying Mantis
Preys: wide range including caterpillars, moths, beetles, gnats, and crickets
Attracted by: tall grasses and shrubs, cosmos, marigolds, dills
Facts: Mantis can turn their heads 180 degrees to view their surroundings.
5 Spiders: Preys: wide range including bed bugs, aphids, roaches, grasshoppers, mosquitoes, and fruit flies
Attracted by: tall plants for weaving spiders, mulch for predatory spiders
Facts: Most spiders complete their life cycle in one year.
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6.Soldier Beetles Preys: grasshopper eggs, aphids, soft-bodied insects
Attracted by: goldenrod, zinnia, marigold, linden trees
Facts: soldier beetles do not damage plants and are harmless to people.

7. Ground Beetles
Preys: slugs, caterpillars, ants, Colorado potato beetles, cutworms
Attracted by: evening primrose, amaranthus, clover
Facts: Ground beetles are typically only active at night.

8. Minute Pirate Bugs
Preys: spider mites, insect eggs, caterpillars, aphids, thrip
Attracted by: Caraway, Fennel, Alfalfa, Spearmint, Peter Pan Goldenrod
Facts: both immature stages and adults prey on a variety of small insects.
NOTE: you can buy these this insects and bugs on line but you don’t need
to they will come and if you do buy you need to check with the laws in your area if you are legally allowed to introduce them in to your area.

In segment two Joey and Holly talk about gardening with your pets
Pets are great garden companions
Be aware of where your pet is
Remember lilies are toxic to cats
Be mindful of thorny plants
Make sure any harmful tools or toxic garden supplies are not near where your pet can access them
Do not use cocoa mulch if you have dogs
Provide plenty of shade
Watch woody areas and treat your pet for fleas and ticks
Know your garden and what might be toxic to your pets - There are hundreds of plants that are toxic when ingested by pets such as yew, holly, tulips, azaleas, sago palms, chrysanthemum, oleander, poinsettia, English ivy, and rhododendrons. Walking the perimeter of your garden on a regular basis and taking inventory of plants can help prevent potential illnesses from occurring.
Keep pet waste out of the garden or compost - Poop should never be composted due to the bacteria (continued)