From the Ground Up: Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs: What’s in Your Garden?
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SPES-770-7NP
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Not all bugs in your garden are bad. At the Carver Center, Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Ashley Appling shows us how to spot common pests like aphids, flea beetles and cabbage loopers—and what you can do to manage them. Learn simple, effective techniques like using water sprays, row covers and plant rotation, while also discovering how beneficial insects and pollinators play a key role in a healthy garden. From identifying damage to encouraging the right bugs, this segment helps you grow smarter, healthier plants
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Publication Date
August 14, 2026
