Mary Gardiner: Beneficial Insect Biodiversity: What It Is and Why It Matters

Part of the Tending Nature speaker series sponsored by The Ohio State University. More details here: go.osu.edu/tendingnature

[@barbmartin1796]

So glad it was recorded so I could watch when I had available time. The information presented had many facts useful to me in my garden "attempts.". Thank you!

[@bonniemarx9228]

Thank you so much for an excellent program and for posting it so that it can be viewed at a later date.

[@sheilaomaley9692]

Thanks for recording your presentation. I enjoyed and gained great information that can be passed on to other people. Education is so important!

[@normaphillips3290]

The best and most informative hour that I have spent this week! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@loreenstringer4661]

Thanks Mary and OSU. This was so good. Many levels of appeal for a new horticulturist and wild ones member.

[@barbhefte6612]

Thank you for offering the recording for those who were unable to join the live presentation. Great information.

[@kellyharcourtmckinney2580]

Good information. Thank you. Also, thank you for recording so that I could watch when it was best for me, much appreciated.

[@cynthiamcmahon9656]

Mary I'm so glad to have gained such great information and although I watched after I so enjoyed the class. I only wish everyone could be aware of the info I hope to be able to reach more people in my community and wish this info could reach the masses. Again thank you for your great presentation!

[@charlenemartin9306]

Thank you for a great presentation. Very useful. Glad it was recorded since at times I may miss the Friday presentation.

[@andreacaulfield7420]

Really enjoyed your presentation! Well done! Loved how you put everything together.

[@penbird8]

Thank you! Missed out on the start of the series. Appreciate this recorded access. Day-long snowstorm meant day-long shoveling.

[@beckyanzelone6189]

Excellent recording! Thanks!

[@lj9524]

Excellent and informative presentation. As a Master Gardener in Itasca County, Minnesota I have new information to use myself and share with others in my community. Also appreciate being able to view recording online after presentation.

[@charlenemacdonald3704]

Since hubby now works from home frequently my computer access on Fridays is unavailable. So glad the recordings are made available!

[@vickijacobs1668]

Excellent information. Thanks so much for the additional resources.

[@gwendolynblanton6560]

These insects are so cute!! Thank you for this great information and I may actually re-watch it later to help it sink in.

[@ajbailey8856]

Thanks for the info. I will share with friends

[@marshaduling4142]

So glad it was recorded. Marsha Duling

[@gildastigliano7936]

thank you. I think that native plants will be my niche in the Master gardener realm..this lecture is a great first start!

[@maryannhogan2741]

Thank you for a great presentation, I am unable to watch live, so it is great to watch the recording.

[@hollowingbone]

I tried to jump in 6 minutes after the class started & was never admitted. So glad it was recorded!! Good info!

[@DeniseEllsworth]

I'm sorry to hear that! The system should have let you in....we didn't close the room or limit participation.

[@loricraytor8426]

Loved it. May watch it again.

[@cathystreett4596]

Wonderful info and I encourage sharing as a great way to encourage folks to leave the bugs alone!

[@ambermixon9077]

I learned a lot from your presentation! Thank you!!

[@Robgra]

thank you for a great presentation with lots of good information

[@kristieoblak963]

Excellent presentation!

[@54nancylee]

This is excellent! Thank you!

[@dondubois6776]

Thank you!

[@sherrigood3682]

Thank you! So informative

[@nancymccahill9383]

Mary,
Thank you for your informative and interesting presentation on beneficial insects. I hope you do offer a class on presentation skills.

[@danlawrence6356]

fascinating! thx! from Richmond VA

[@joycerobison3942]

thank you this was very interesting and helpful.

[@marygrogan6101]

Wonderful teaching.

[@ahomefornatives500]

I've had great success controlling Japanese beetles by going out in the morning when the temperature is cooler and they're more sluggish. Take a small container filled with a bit of water mixed with dish washing soap to break the surface tension, then put the container under the beetle and just knock them into the water. If you wait till the afternoon when the air has warmed up they'll fly away as soon as you get close.

[@jbbasralian]

Mary Gardiner is awesome. Plant diverse native species in your yard to encourage all these beneficial insects!

[@kathyszeremet7138]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@BirdBath1]

U

[@dandiehl2109]

Interesting and informative...the hour flew by Teresa Diehl

[@ebutuname]

Thanks so much!

[@BirdBath1]

Jan

[@annehollier4632]

Very informative… thx so much!

[@BirdBath1]

Yup

[@laurieoser]

Thank you!!

[@BirdBath1]

T

[@suehoworth4263]

Wonderful

[@ajack6421]

Outstanding!

[@BirdBath1]

Instanding😂

[@brooksb13]

If you are interested in learning more about the fantastic dung beetle, check out Marcus Byrne. He has a Ted talk that is super fascinating!

[@nancyamoreau3497]

It would be nice to be able to read the chat. It does not seem to be available with the recording.

[@celinevanneste1634]

What is the resource mentionned in the last minutes? The Zeresey society, Jersey Society ?

[@dnelesen1348]

The Xerces Society

[@gerrytuten89]

How do we hear Doug Tallamy? Keeps going back to Mary and Heather and that cycle. We would very much like to hear Doug Tallamy. Thank-you

[@DeniseEllsworth]

Here you go: th-cam.com/video/nl92SeF4rfg/w-d-xo.html

[@BirdBath1]

Nice ⭐

[@darlakomora.]

Thank you!

[@pamelaknudson5675]

Does the Pirate Bug bite humans?

[@kitty4tify]

Do you see more private land owners overusing led spotlights around their buildings thinking that they need added security?

[@bonsai_wolverine]

Yes, it's definitely a worsening issue.

[@janetridenour4656]

Thank you!

[@BirdBath1]

.