Get a natural light showand deter common garden pestsby attracting fireflies to your yard.
We remember as kids being captivated by the twinkle of fireflies in trees at night in the yard.
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are nocturnal beetlesbeneficial to have in the garden.
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They don’t bite, and they’re not toxic.
They also don’t carry diseases like other backyard insects.
Unfortunately,some species of firefliesface extinction because of harmful pesticides and habitat loss.
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They often mate near the edges of standing and running watereven in puddles and birdbaths.
By cutting your lawn, you limit where they can safely stay during the day.
However, tall grasses are breeding grounds for harmful insects likefleas and ticks.
This is how to attract fireflies while keeping less desirable bugs away.
They also glow to ward off predators.
Their wings can get damaged, and the lack of oxygen isn’t good for them.
They won’t get enough food if you keep them in a container for too long.
Enjoy them from a distance and let them fly free.
Watching fireflies dance around theyard at nightis a magical experience.
