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Pirates and Assassins [Bugs] to the Garden Rescue

I’m not going to lie: they’re not pretty. In fact, they can be pretty gnarly; and they hurt if they jab you in the finger! But, assassin bugs, especially the large wheel bugs, and pirate bugs are the…

Cicada-Killer Wasps: Not Out to Get You!

Late summer is an incredible time to observe the diverse insect pollinators that call North Carolina home. Unfortunately, homeowners get understandably nervous when they spot large, aggressively…