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	<title>Organic Insecticides &#124; Organic Pesticides &#124; EcoSMART Bug Spray &#187; Beetles &amp; Ladybugs</title>
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		<title>The &#8220;Fab&#8221; Four Largest Beetles in the World</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2011/10/07/the-fab-four-largest-beetles-in-the-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marissa Gabela</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creepy crawlers are everywhere, but the largest and scariest of beetles are in certain places all over the world. (Don&#8217;t worry, North America does not house a single one of these freaky finds!) Ranging from 13 cm to almost 17 cm (the size of a small chihuahua), these insects may have you &#8220;bugging out&#8221;&#8230;
1. Titan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Control Home Pest Problems During the Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EcoSMART Kara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beetles & Ladybugs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When the in-laws come to visit, the last thing you want is a home pest problem. Guests will judge you faster than Uncle Rob can chug eggnog if they see insects scurrying around the corners. This time of year we’re finding ladybugs, stink bugs, and box elder bugs quite often indoors. Nothing ruins a Christmas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Black Ladybugs: Pest Controllers, Not Pests</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/11/13/black-ladybugs-pest-controllers-not-pests/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Rahimi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beetles & Ladybugs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We all shy away from the idea of unwanted bugs in our homes or gardens. Nobody wants insects crawling around; they seem dirty and harmful, regardless of their possible benefits. Black ladybugs, however, are not only harmless, but actually help you in your pest control efforts.
Ladybugs are natural predators of many insects; like spiders, they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Orange Ladybugs: The New Guys in Town</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/10/10/orange-ladybugs-the-new-guys-in-town/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Rahimi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beetles & Ladybugs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Orange ladybugs, or multicolored Asian lady beetles, are a new addition to our American crop scene. Now they’re competing with native red ladybugs, and possibly pushing them to extinction.
If you’ve spotted orange ladybugs in your garden, this is both good and bad news. Though beneficial for controlling other insect populations, orange ladybugs have a potential [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Black Ladybug: Mealybug Destroyer</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/10/08/the-black-ladybug-mealybug-destroyer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Rahimi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beetles & Ladybugs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Black Ladybug. Sounds kind of intimidating, right? Kind of like the Dark Knight, or a black belt-certified regular ladybug.
As a matter of fact, the black ladybug is a sort of dark assassin. It was introduced to the U.S. in 1891 in California to control mealybug populations. Mealybugs infest a large variety of foliage plants, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Get Rid of Stink Bugs</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/09/27/how-to-get-rid-of-stink-bugs-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Rahimi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beetles & Ladybugs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[  
When it gets cold outside, what do we do? We go inside to curl up by the fire and have a nice cup of tea. Unfortunately, stink bugs get the same idea around this time of year.
Whether you’re looking to prevent an incoming infestation or you already have a stink bug problem, you’ll [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Black Ladybug vs. The Red Ladybug: A Showdown</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/06/29/the-black-ladybug-vs-the-red-ladybug-a-showdown/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zach</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eric Carle&#8217;s popular book &#8220;The Grouchy Ladybug&#8221; takes us through a day in the life of our familiar friend the red ladybug.
But what about the lesser-known black ladybug? Why don&#8217;t we ever hear about them?

Although basically similar, each ladybug brings something special to the garden, so each one is valuable in their own way.
Ready to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Get Rid of Cucumber Beetles With Plants</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/06/23/how-to-get-rid-of-cucumber-beetles-with-plants/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/06/23/how-to-get-rid-of-cucumber-beetles-with-plants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jocelyn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beetles & Ladybugs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ornamental & Lawn Pests]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The words &#8220;diet&#8221; and &#8220;cutting down on calories&#8221; are not in the vocabulary of the glutenous cucumber beetle.

This overindulgent critter will destroy your cucumber and melon seedlings, damage flowers, feed on roots and ignite bacterial wilt and disease!
Convincing a cucumber beetle to stop ruining your crops is just out of the question; but you can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Facts Behind Lady Bug Organic Control</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/05/02/the-facts-behind-lady-bug-organic-control/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/05/02/the-facts-behind-lady-bug-organic-control/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 22:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
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The ladybug is one of the most beloved parts of the insect world. Many people don&#8217;t realize how vital the ladybug is to the natural control of aphids and other common garden pests. The ladybug is a harmless, aesthetically pleasing, and a helpful addition to your healthy garden.

Want to learn more?

A Ladybug&#8217;s Life Cycle

The Diet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Organic Bug Repellent For Total Control Of Aphids</title>
		<link>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/03/08/organic-bug-repellent-for-total-control-of-aphids/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/03/08/organic-bug-repellent-for-total-control-of-aphids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
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Aphids are a lady bug&#8217;s favorite treat and a plant&#8217;s worst enemy. To ensure your plants are safe from the wrath of an aphid attack you need to protect them.



A few ways to protect your garden are by using ladybugs, chemical pesticides, and organic pesticides. Deciding which method to use is an important decision to [...]]]></description>
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