Paul Holowko is the Host and Producer of the TV show Gardening Rhythms Gardening Rhythms shows natural gardening methods, scientific technology and organic methods for land & soil creation and regeneration. See website for times and channels.
He has made many excellent presentations. Below are a few of my favorites
Soil Food Web – Predator-Prey Protists Bacteria Fungi Microarthropods in an Aerobic Environment
Paul has also made a very nice web page for identifying garden bugs CLICK HERE to identify pest by pictures
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Video 1.
Published on Dec 28, 2012
The thin layer where soil and litter meet is especially crucial to this process. This layer of soil is the most biologically active; many species of microarthropods thrive only in the interface between soil and litter.
Video 2.
Published on Dec 28, 2012
Microarthropods video for a fly larva. Microarthropods are important components of the soil decomposer food web. Organic matter is a major influence on microarthropod abundance and diversity. Conservation practices that increase soil organic matter improve soil quality by supporting the development of the soil biotic community. Microarthropods and other small soil animals are visible (sometimes barely so) but miniscule; most require some level of magnification for identification. Many microarthropods, especially springtails and soil mites, are responsible for breaking down organic material into a form that bacteria can consume, and are fundamental to the creation of humus and the formation of soil.
The thin layer where soil and litter meet is especially crucial to this process. This layer of soil is the most biologically active; many species of microarthropods thrive only in the interface between soil and litter.
Video 3.
Published on Dec 28, 2012
Protozoa are a diverse group of unicellular eukaryotic organisms. Protozoa were regarded as the partner group of protists to protophyta, which have plant-like behavior like photosynthesis. Below are some videos showing Protozoan in action. All videos are taken at 400X magnification. Some have flagellum (whip like tales) and others have cilium (hairy edges). As a cysts (can go dormant in bad times), protozoa can survive harsh conditions, such as exposure to extreme temperatures or harmful chemicals, or long periods without access to nutrients, water, or oxygen for a period of time.
Video 4.
Published on Dec 28, 2012
Bacteria are vital in recycling nutrients, with many steps in nutrient cycles depending on these organisms, such as the fixation of nitrogen from the atmosphere and putrefaction. In the biological communities surrounding hydrothermal vents and cold seeps, bacteria provide the nutrients needed to sustain life by converting dissolved compounds such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S)and methane (CH4).
Video 5.
Published on Dec 28, 2012
The nematodes or roundworms are traditionally regarded as the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes, (small worms) have successfully adapted to nearly every ecosystem from marine to fresh water, to soils, and from the Polar Regions to the tropics, as well as the highest to the lowest of elevations. The oral cavity is lined with cuticle, which is often strengthened with ridges or other structures, and, especially in carnivorous species, may bear a number of teeth. The mouth often includes a sharp stylet, which the animal can thrust into its prey. In some species, the stylet is hollow, and can be used to suck liquids from plants or animals.
Video 6.
Published on Dec 28, 2012
Protozoa are a diverse group of unicellular eukaryotic organisms. Protozoa were regarded as the partner group of protists to protophyta, which have plant-like behavior like photosynthesis. Below are some videos showing Protozoan in action. All videos are taken at 400X magnification. Some have flagellum (whip like tales) and others have cilium (hairy edges). As a cysts (can go dormant in bad times), protozoa can survive harsh conditions, such as exposure to extreme temperatures or harmful chemicals, or long periods without access to nutrients, water, or oxygen for a period of time.
Here is a list of beneficial bugs
Aphid Midge
Assassin Bug aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu
An exceptional site http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston.../beneficials/index.htm
Big-Eyed Bug www.organicgardeninfo.com
Damsel Bug
Dragonfly (larvae are dangerous to small fish)
Praying Mantids en.wikipedia.org
Lacewing
Ladybugs
Mealybug Destroyer www.organicgardeninfo.com
Minute Pirate Bug
Nematodes
Predatory Mites www.ipm.ucdavis.edu
Parasitic Wasp
Spined Soldier Bug
Syrphid Fly
More in depth information ... Grow Greener Guru Hillsborough Extension--Biological Controls BENEFICIAL ORGANISMS
How to Identify Insect Pests in Your Vegetable Garden - "CSI: Garden Pests"
Take a look at Dusan Benos Bug Portraits Gallery. Click this link then place your cursor on the pictures and click on the arrows to see all 20 pictures
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