Big-eyed bug Big-eyed bugs are beneficial insects. Big-eyed bug adults and larvae eat many garden pests including aphids, cabbage loopers, caterpillars, chinch bugs, flea beetles, leafhoppers, Mexican bean beetles, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies and the eggs of aphids, corn earworms, and mites. Attract big-eyed bugs to the garden by planting goldenrod, pigweed, and soybeans. Big-eyed
Hover fly The hover fly is a beneficial insect. It is also called the syrphid fly and sometimes the flower fly. Adult hover flies are pollinators. They are often seen hovering like hummingbirds over flowers as they drink nectar. Adult hover flies do not feed on pest insects. Hover fly larvae do feed on pest
Chickweed flowers Chickweed is an annual plant that competes vigorously with other plants. It is edible. Description and Life Cycle: Bright green, mat forming low grower with multiple branches from central crown. Stems 1½ to 3 feet long. Leaves oval and pointed at the tip, smooth and shiny, opposite in pairs on stem. White 1½
Dandelion Dandelions are perennial plants. They flower beginning in early spring and continue through the summer. Description and Life Cycle: Dark green leaves have slightly ragged edges to deep, saw-like teeth, pointed ends. Leaves form basal rosette. Flower stalk can grow to 12 inches tall or more. Brilliant yellow ray flowers to 2 inches across;
Grow herbs indoors: 60° is best and plenty of light. Here are common questions asked about growing herbs indoors: Do herbs grow well indoors? Herbs can be grown indoors if the conditions are right. Here are the basics: (1) daytime temperature of 70°F (21°C) is acceptable but 60° (15°C)  is better; night temperature of not
Young Canada thistle The Canada thistle is a broad-leafed weedy plant that invades gardens, orchards, vineyards, and roadsides. The Canada thistle is a perennial plant that grows wide and sends up new colonies as far as its tough horizontal roots can reach. Some species of thistles can also be annuals and biennials. Description and Life
What Is the Aggregate Product Liability Limit? The aggregate product liability limit is the maximum payout an insurance company will make during the life or term of an insurance product. It is one of the six different limits listed in a commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy. Key Takeaways The aggregate product liability sets a
What Is Aggregate Risk? Aggregate risk is often defined as the total amount of an institution’s exposure to foreign exchange counterparty risk deriving from a single client. Foreign exchange (FOREX) contracts—both spot and forward—involve a counterparty who is responsible for holding up their side of an agreement. If an institution has made too many agreements with
What Is Aggregate Stop-Loss Insurance? Aggregate stop-loss insurance is a policy designed to limit claim coverage (losses) to a specific amount. This coverage ensures that a catastrophic claim (specific stop-loss) or numerous claims (aggregate stop-loss) do not drain the financial reserves of a self-funded plan. Aggregate stop-loss protects the employer against claims that are higher
What Is Aggregate Stop-Loss Reinsurance? In aggregate stop-loss reinsurance, losses over a specified amount during the contract period are covered by the reinsurer and not by the original insurer or ceding company. Key Takeaways To ensure that insurance companies remain solvent and are able to cover their claims, many regulators require insurance companies to reduce
