A new peer-reviewed study has linked pesticides as a likely cause to a mass die-off of Western monarch butterflies that occurred in 2024. In January 2024, researchers found hundreds of dead or dying monarch butterflies near the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary in California, where Western monarch butterflies typically overwinter. As The Guardian reported, researchers found […] The post Mass Die-Off of Western Monarch Butterflies Linked to Pesticides, Study Finds appeared first on EcoWatch.| EcoWatch
In a few weeks, the back fence by the elementary school with be a place where migrants gather themselves before they leave. The fence is popular because of its temperature and the protection it offers. The sun hits the fence from mid-morning until late afternoon in May, and so many years of sun has turned what must have once been dark wood into a faded gray. But the fence also has a line of horizontal two-by-fours about a third of the way to the top, which seems to be the ideal combination of...| The Last Word On Nothing
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The post Milkweed Leaf Problems: 11 Common Pests, Diseases (Butterfly Garden) first appeared on My Monarch Guide and is written by Dena Haines. As you plant and cultivate milkweed, you’ll find that there are some common problems. A healthy supply of milkweed leaves is important for both attracting monarchs and for raising them indoors. Common milkweed leaf problems include pests (like aphids, beetles, and milkweed bugs), powdery mildew, leaf spots (fungal and bacterial), rust, and cucumber ...| My Monarch Guide
The post Guide to Milkweed Bugs (2 Types) Good/Bad? Facts & Photos first appeared on My Monarch Guide and is written by Dena Haines. What are those bugs in your milkweed garden? Are milkweed bugs ‘good’ or ‘bad’ bugs? Why are they only on milkweed? If you found long red and black bugs, then you probably found one of two types of milkweed bugs. There are two types of milkweed bugs: Large Milkweed Bug (LMB for short) and Small … The post Guide to Milkweed Bugs (2 Types) Good/Bad? Fact...| My Monarch Guide
The post Raising Monarch Caterpillars to Butterflies: 17 Things to Know first appeared on My Monarch Guide and is written by Dena Haines. If you discovered a tiny cream-white egg on a milkweed leaf, then you have probably found a monarch butterfly egg. In about 4 days (or less), a caterpillar is going to hatch and soon, you will be watching the life cycle of the gorgeous monarch take place. Raising monarch caterpillars into butterflies is a surprisingly … The post Raising Monarch Caterpilla...| My Monarch Guide
The post Why is My Caterpillar Rolling Around? Or Not Moving? [Easy Answer] first appeared on My Monarch Guide and is written by Dena Haines. My caterpillar hasn’t been moving. What’s wrong? Is it dead? Should I move it to another leaf? Put something else in there? HELP! I’m frantic! I’m in a panic! Okay, it is time to relax! That’s right. Relax. Breathe. Chances are that your caterpillar is ready to molt. Shed its skin and change instars. It … The post Why is My Caterpillar Rolli...| My Monarch Guide
The tachinid fly is one of many beneficial insect predators in your garden. But they are also harmful to monarchs. But if you are raising monarch| My Monarch Guide
Milkweed is probably best known as the sole host plant for monarch butterflies. But milkweed is also on the menu for many other insects and mammals. Milkweed| My Monarch Guide
Migrating whales, wintering monarchs, extreme tides, elephant seals, and upwards of 400 species of birds make winter the best time for wildlife watching in Santa Cruz County!| Visit Santa Cruz County
Ladybug larva has often been confused as a harmful pest, especially when spotted on a milkweed plant. Sometimes the furry ladybug caterpillar gets squished, thinking that it is dangerous to garden plants. Monarch eggs are| The Buginator