pollination

Hoverflies are neither wasps nor true flies yet almost everyone knows them and they’re useful

Hoverflies are often mistaken for wasps, but they’re harmless visitors to flowers and invaluable allies in the garden. Their larvae can devour huge numbers of aphids and other pests, helping you protect plants naturally and at no cost.

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Forget the Fear Black Carpenter Bees Help Czech Gardens Thrive

A large black bee with violet-blue wings is often a violet carpenter bee, a valuable pollinator that’s usually calm around people. Learn how to recognise it, protect wooden structures sensibly, and choose aphid sprays that won’t harm pollinators.

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