CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2026) – Not all bugs are bad news for your garden. Some are actually your best defense against unwanted pests. Learn which insects to welcome and which ones to watch out for during the free Recognizing Good Bugs and Bad Bugs class from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Mid-County Regional Library located at 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte.
Led by UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County Master Gardener volunteers, this class will explore beneficial and harmful insects, with a special focus on vegetable gardens. Participants will learn how to identify common garden pests and protect beneficial insects that naturally help keep pest populations under control.
To register, visit https://gbbb10212026.eventbrite.com.
For more information, contact Holly Bates at 941-764-4340 or holly.bates@charlottecountyfl.gov.
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