Many people believe that the only good bug is a dead bug. But not all insects are pests. Ladybugs are among the most gifted aphid hunters around.
Honeybees are valuable to farmers for the pollination of crops.
And a shy insect called the Spined Soldier Bug could be your garden's best friend. It s found in the Eastern and Great Lakes areas of the United States. This bug protects vegetable gardens, flower beds, and orchards by destroying harmful insects while leaving the garden or orchard intact. Adult Spined Soldier Bugs are pale brown to tan. They are shield-shaped with prominent spurs on the shoulders, immediately behind the head.