Insects are a natural part of our garden ecosystem. Most of the time, they're welcomed as pollinators as in the case of bees, butterflies, wasps and many moths. Other times, they're less desirable. Consider the damage caused by cabbage loopers, aphids and spider mites.

And then there are those that are perceived as "bad" insects, but actually are pretty harmless. Unless, as in the case of the black widow spider, you are bitten. Read More »