Dragonflies certainly do eat large numbers of flying pest species, but using them to control these pests is not really feasible. There have been a number of studies carried out and only in very restricted and tightly controlled environments have Dragonflies, or their larvae, been shown to be able to control pest numbers. In the open, there is no reason to suppose that Dragonflies introduced to a pest rich habitat will stay there.

I just installed a Hobbico Power Panel. The jack for the starter says, "start/external charger." Can I charge the battery in the flight box through these jacks? It sure would be nice not to have to remove the battery when I need a charger.

While our bee is copyrighted, trademarked, and service marked, as long as you don't use it in connection with things for sale (or as our lawyer says, "in commerce") we don't mind at all. If you include a link to the Bee-Quick website, this will make us very happy.

Mosquito larva will be consumed by the fish. If you do not have fish or if your fish are not doing an adequate job use mosquito dunks containing Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT). Float one dunk in the pond per 100 square feet, each dunk lasts about 30 days. Back to top

Mosquitos and black flies are common in the boreal forest tree-line areas – more numerous in July than August. However, it takes only a slight wind to keep them clear and fortunately, the great majority of our time will be spent along the coast – exposed to breezes, and away from the marshy breeding grounds. Bug spray and/or nets are recommended.

Possibly the earliest reference to the name is from Francis Bacon's "Sylva Sylvarum: or a Naturall Historie in Ten Centuries." (a curious hotch-potch of experiments, observations, speculations, ancient teachings, and analytical discussions on topics ranging from the causes of hiccups to explanations for the shortage of rain in Egypt).

Mainly, adult dragonflies eat other flying insects, particularly midges and mosquitoes. They also will take butterflies, moths and smaller dragonflies. There is one Asian species which takes spiders from their webs! The larvae, which live in water, eat almost anything living that is smaller than themselves. The larger dragonfly larvae are known to catch and eat small fish or fry. Usually they eat bloodworms or other aquatic insect larvae.

Dragonflies do have enemies. Among the species that catch and eat adult dragonflies and damselflies are birds (e.g. Wagtails and Hobbies), Spiders (many damselflies are caught in webs), Frogs, and larger species of dragonflies (which catch and eat other dragonflies and damselflies). In the larval stage, which is spent underwater, they are preyed on by fish, frogs, toads and newts, other water invertebrates - and Kingfishers (see photo below).

Yes - moles, voles, slugs and deer. There are solutions. Use bait traps for moles and voles and commercial products such as slug bait (comes organic) or dishes of beer for slugs. Plant hostas close to the house, near a lighted area or mix hosta with other plants for a deer problem. You can also get an electric fence.

Farmers have always sought better methods of controlling the insects, diseases and weeds that threaten their crops. Many turn to pesticides as an 'easy solution' to an age-old problem, and discarded traditional pest control technique. The pesticide industry and government agricultural ministries aggressively promoted this move as modern and 'better', neglecting to inform users about the hazards and drawbacks of chemical pest control. Today many farmers in the Third World, the U.S.

Yes, we have a wealth of information on recognizing and managing new and existing pests. Information can be obtained from this web site, and from related links, workshops, and printed publications. Call the Broward Extension Education Division at 954-370-3725 or click here. Broward County Extension Education offers a limited number of pesticide applicator training classes as well as programs where pesticide applicator CEU's can be earned. For a schedule, call 954-370-3725, ext. 252.

Safeway maintains a regular pest control programme, however, we ask you not to store foodstuffs, seeds or other edible items in your storage unit because they can attract insects and vermin.

Dragonflies and damselflies belong to the insect order known as Odonata, meaning "toothed jaw" - their mouthparts are serrated. They are often referred to collectively as "dragonflies", however there are two different sub-orders. Damselflies are insect in the sub-order Zygoptera (meaning "yoke-winged"). All four wings are near enough equal in size and shape. They are usually small, weakly flying insects that stay close to the water margins or water surface.

No, although large dragonflies if held in the hand will sometimes try to bite, but fail to break the skin. They have a lot of "folk names" which imply that they do (such as Horse stinger), but they don't use their egg-laying tube (ovipositor) for stinging. They also don't bite (people) but they are a fearsome predator of other flying insects.

There are many legends and myths about dragonflies and damselflies from all parts of the world. Many are evident from their common nicknames. In the UK, Dragonflies were called 'Horse-Stingers'. This name may come from the way a captured dragonfly curls its abdomen as if in an attempt to sting. Another possible explanation of this name is that the big Aeshnids etc. are/were often seen flying round horses in fields. Here they were actually feeding on the flies attracted to the horses.

Yes, Dragonflies do have a pair of antennae. They are very tiny and difficult to see. If you look at the photo on the right you will just be able to see the antennae between the front of the eye and the front of the face of this Emperor dragonfly. As dragonflies rely much more on their eyesight than on a sense of touch or smell, they do not need the large antennae found on some beetles and moths.

Organic farmers build healthy soils by nourishing the living component of the soil, the microbial inhabitants that release, transform, and transfer nutrients. Soil organic matter contributes to good soil structure and water-holding capacity. Organic farmers feed soil biota and build soil structure and water-holding capacity. Organic farmers feed soil biota and build soil organic matter with cover crops, compost, and biologically based soil amendments.