Pollinators and Beneficials

Native bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. Plus, beneficial insects, from ladybugs to preying mantids.

Answering Common Questions about the Humble Bumblebee

How to build the perfect butterfly habitat

Why Less is More When it Comes to Fall Cleanup

Grow Your Own Butterfly Garden

Plants that support pollinators and tips for a pollinator-friendly garden

Which flowers do bees like best?

Fuel monarchs along their migration route

Put Out the Welcome Mat for Frogs and Toads

Attract the Bugs That Are Good for Your Plants!

Help The Pollinators in Your Garden!

Learn How to Identify Stinging Insects

Hungry, Hungry Caterpillars!

5 Reasons Why Insects Are So Important to Humans

Have You Had a Visit from the Weed Police?

Learn All About This Backyard Beneficial Insect!

Get Better Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables with a Native Bee Hotel!

Firefly Facts and How to Attract Them

Benefits of Snakes in the Garden

Learn How to Support Native Solitary Bees!

The Surprising Benefits of Ants

Why You Should Welcome Lizards and Snakes!