Wildlife & Pollinators
Beneficial Insects, Spiders, and Mites in Your Garden: Who they are and how to get them to stay
Learn how most of the insectsspidersand other mini-creatures that pass through or live in your garden or home landscape are beneficial—or do little to no harm to you or your plants (Washington State University Extension publication)
Pollination and Pollinator Protection
Understanding pollination ecology for commercial growers and home gardenersand more. (Washington State University Extension Home Garden Series)
Bumble Bee Watch
A collaborative effort to track and conserve North America’s bumble bees that allows for individuals to upload photos of bumble beesidentify the bees and have identifications verified by expertshelp researchers determine the status and conservation needs of bumble beesand more.
Washington Butterfly Association
A non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the appreciationunderstandingand conservation of butterflies and other pollinators and their ecology.
Lacewing in the Pacific Northwest
Horticulture Society's article on the garden allies of lacewings and their kin.
Garden for Wildlife
Information on native plants and habitatand butterfly gardens from the National Wildlife Federation.
Lady Beetles: Should We Buy Them For Our Gardens?
Lady beetles are a popular biocontrol method for aphids in home gardens and landscapes. Learn the pros and cons of purchasing these insects at nurseries, garden centers, or online. (University of Washington Extension Home Garden Series)
Parasitoid Wasps National Geographic (Video)
Video on the beneficial pest-killing black wasp.
Xerces Society for invertebrate conservation
International nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. Key program areas are: pollinator conservationendangered species conservationand reducing pesticide use and impacts.
Washington Butterfly Association
Links for further reading on Butterfly Gardening.
