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IDENTIFICATION — The wheel bug is an assassin bug that preys on insects that include aphids, hairy caterpillars, fall webworms and sawflies. It injects a paralyzing toxin into its victims. Don’t handle it — its bite can hurt!
HOW TO ATTRACT IT — The best way to attract beneficial insects like wheel bugs to your garden is to limit your use of pesticides. These ugly insects are good to have around — so don’t squish any you see!
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We’ve all read those handy tips about using do-it-yourself home remedies for the garden using items you have around the house.
The summer flowers of 6-ft.-tall jewelweed range from clear yellow to red orange and open in clusters of one to three flowers each at the leaf axils.
