more... > Insects and Relatives > Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter > Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: September 2007 [Image: Lovebugs and problems.] The insect list is short this month, but one item in particular includes an in-depth discussion. The African honeybees and their recent discovery in two more parishes have some of the public concerned. Before there is a panic, some information needs to be presented. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: September 2006 [Image: Love bugs] We are seeing a decline in some insect populations but some explosions in others. Here are some potential problems this month. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs August 2008 [Image: Walnut caterpillar and adult] Caterpillars and adults on shade trees and chinch bugs and parasitized armyworm. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs,August 2007 [Image: composite of lace bugs] As soggy as it has been one would hope that most of the insects had drowned, but alas, no such luck. Some have said they have become more relaxed and excited in the somewhat cooler environment and many have moved indoors to escape the constant drenches and standing puddles.  more articles... Bugs, Bugs, Bugs July 2007 [Image: tiger beetle ] common beneficials in and around the yard. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs July 2008 [Image: Hackberry aphid on leaf.] Bugs of the month. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: December 2007 [Image: Lady beetles] It seems just yesterday it was 2007. Pest problems are light presently, but two major situations have developed. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs April 2007 [Image: June bug and immature] The weather has warmed, and the bugs are everywhere. Some are even a little early. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: December 2006 [Image: Asian Ladybeetle] Lady bugs are excellent predators of aphids and several other small, soft-bodied insect pests, but they have a bad habit of colonizing when the weather begins to cool. Watch for wasps and bees looking for a place to overwinter, and keep a sharp eye out for pests in Christmas trees and firewood. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: November 2006 [Image: Feeding mosquito] Well, we are coming to the final days of the year, and we still have a few bugs causing some problems. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: March, 2007 [Image: comparision of Bumble bee and Carpenter bee.] Spring is supposed to be here shortly, but the temperature outside is a little frosty. But this hasn’t deterred the insects. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: April 2006 This is going to be an interesting beginning to what appears to be a long, hot, buggy year. Several problems are being affected by the hot dry weather, and some bugs are being found early and in areas where they are not usually a problem. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: June 2007 [Image: Pest of amaryllis] Well, summer is here, and we are seeing some different pests to start it off. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: February 2007 [Image: Buck moth larva] The weather may have killed a few insects, but the vast majority are still kicking. A good example are the mosquitoes we have been seeing every time the sun warms us up a little. More...