Bugs of November to watch for in home and yards.

bugs of the month

The insect list is short this month, but one item in particular includes an in-depth discussion. The African honeybees and their recent discovery in two more parishes have some of the public concerned. Before there is a panic, some information needs to be presented.

We are seeing a decline in some insect populations but some explosions in others. Here are some potential problems this month.

Caterpillars and adults on shade trees and chinch bugs and parasitized armyworm.

As soggy as it has been one would hope that most of the insects had drowned, but alas, no such luck. Some have said they have become more relaxed and excited in the somewhat cooler environment and many have moved indoors to escape the constant drenches and standing puddles.

common beneficials in and around the yard.

Bugs of the month.

It seems just yesterday it was 2007. Pest problems are light presently, but two major situations have developed.

The weather has warmed, and the bugs are everywhere. Some are even a little early.