Category: Wildlife

October 28, 2018

Insects

Gall Fly Produces Goldenrod Galls

Gall Fly Produces Goldenrod Galls The Gall fly produces goldenrod galls that become the food source and host plant for gall fly larva over the course of the winter.  The insect has a fairly interesting...

October 26, 2018

Birds

Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. The term pileated comes from the Latin word pileatus meaning “capped”  which refers to the red crest on the top of the bird’s head.

October 21, 2018

Garden Pests/Insects

Snails

Snails At some point, you will have to contend with snails in your vegetable garden and flower gardens.  Use these simple tricks to slay snails on your container plantings and gardens

October 19, 2018

Houseplants/Insects

How To Get Rid Of Fungus Gnats on Houseplants

How To Get Rid Of Fungus Gnat on Houseplants The weather turns colder and immediately you turn your attention to bringing in some of your outdoor plants.  A day or two goes by and you...

October 1, 2018

Birds

Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireo The red eyed vireo is a small songbird that you might see trying to catch insects in your trees.  The bird isn’t a fan of the feeder.

September 2, 2018

Damselflies

Spreadwing Damselflies

There are 11 different spreadwing damselflies in Wisconsin. Besides the spreadwings there are another two families of damsels including the broad-winged which has 4 and the pond species that has 34.

August 13, 2018

Birds

Chestnut Sided Warbler

The Chestnut Sided Warbler is a fast-moving, yellow, black, brown, and white warbler. Found throughout Wisconsin during the spring through fall.

June 19, 2018

Fruits Herbs and Veggies/Garden Pests

Low Down on Neem Oil For Plants

Low Down on Neem Oil For Plants Neem oil is fantastic if you purchase the correct kind and use it properly. Most of the time when I hear someone complain that Neem oil didn’t work for...

June 3, 2018

Beetles

Blister Beetle

Blister Beetle A few of many beetles in the blister beetle family. The beetle is part of the Meloidae family, they are called blister beetles for a good reason.

Garden Pests/Insects

Spittlebug

Spittlebug in the Garden If you have a vegetable garden or a flower garden at some point you will see proof of a spittlebug in the garden. Proof you ask?  What is that proof?

May 18, 2018

Birds

Northern Flicker

The northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) or common flicker is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate.

Butterflies, Moths Skippers

Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Black Swallowtail Butterfly The black swallowtail butterfly is a large blue, black, golden yellow, and cream speckled beauty. Black Swallowtails are also known as Eastern Black Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, American Swallowtail, and the Parsnip Butterfly. 

May 16, 2018

Butterflies, Moths Skippers

Banded Woollybear Caterpillar

Banded Woollybear Caterpillar The banded woolly bear caterpillar and moth can be found nearly everywhere in Wisconsin. It feeds on low-growing plants but is not a pest to garden and farm crops.

April 30, 2018

Wildlife

Wood Frog

Ah, the lovely song of the wood frog orchestra means that spring is finally here!

April 14, 2018

Birds

American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch The American Goldfinch is a beautiful songbird that you can easily attract to your backyard.  The males have bright yellow coats with a bold black cap and black wings barred with white. The...