11.   Hand-picking is safer for beneficial insects and birds than chemical controls.

12.   He sees himself as sort of a Johnny Cottonseed for sustainable farming, with cover crops and beneficial insects instead of chemicals.

13.   However, other chemicals will take out some pests but boost the aphid population, creating a bountiful food supply for beneficial insects, Scott pointed out.

14.   I no longer think of ladybugs as a beneficial insect.

15.   Imidan, the insecticide of choice, is of low toxicity to humans and to beneficial insects, but it is not wise to inhale or touch anything toxic.

16.   Instead, growers rely on such organic practices as planting flowers that attract beneficial insects and composting to improve the soil.

17.   Is this a beneficial insect or one I should squish?

18.   Many beneficial insects feed during the day, when bats are roosting.

19.   Many in this large family of beneficial insects are dark and shiny, with prominent eyes, threadlike antennae and segmented silhouettes.

20.   Moody Gardens is passing on what it learns about beneficial insects to consumers in workshops.