--- title: Bugs we Like! description: Bugs we Like! image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139598-jpg/blog-files/aphid.jpg --- # Bugs we Like! May 4, 2011 4:51:03 AM On our blog we often write about bugs that can be damaging to your trees but many bugs are great for your trees, shrubs and gardens. According to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Kemper Center here are some bugs that you actually want to have hanging around! So think before you squash the next bug you see in your backyard. [![](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139598-jpg/blog-files/aphid.jpg?width=400&height=300&name=aphid.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139598-jpg/blog-files/aphid.jpg) [![](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139608-jpg/blog-files/spider.jpg?width=400&height=300&name=spider.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139608-jpg/blog-files/spider.jpg) [![](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139618-jpg/blog-files/diptera.jpg?width=400&height=383&name=diptera.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139618-jpg/blog-files/diptera.jpg) [![](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139628-jpg/blog-files/honeybees.jpg?width=400&height=300&name=honeybees.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2772139628-jpg/blog-files/honeybees.jpg) These photos all came from the Missouri Botanical Garden's Kemper Center website. This is a wonderful Missouri resource for information on plant and tree care. If you have any questions about pests or any other tree healthcare issues, contact [Cartwright Tree Care](http://cartwrighttree.com/contact.php)! Our experienced team of tree care professionals is happy to help you. [Tree Healthcare](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-healthcare), [Featured](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/featured) ##### Like it? Share it: [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/bugs-we-like) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/bugs-we-like) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/bugs-we-like) ### You may also like [Tree Care 101 – When to Do-It-Yourself ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-care-101-when-to-do-it-yourself) ##### [Tree Care 101 – When to Do-It-Yourself](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-care-101-when-to-do-it-yourself) 17 April, 2012 A quick glance around your yard on the weekend can reveal some work that needs to be done in order to improve the look o... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-care-101-when-to-do-it-yourself) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-care-101-when-to-do-it-yourself) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-care-101-when-to-do-it-yourself) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tree-care-101-when-to-do-it-yourself) [When a Kansas City Tree May Need to be Removed ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/when-a-kansas-city-tree-may-need-to-be-removed) ##### [When a Kansas City Tree May Need to be Removed](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/when-a-kansas-city-tree-may-need-to-be-removed) 18 August, 2011 We'll be the first to admit it – we hate having to see our Kansas City trees cut down. Trees do so much for us, and our ... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/when-a-kansas-city-tree-may-need-to-be-removed) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/when-a-kansas-city-tree-may-need-to-be-removed) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/when-a-kansas-city-tree-may-need-to-be-removed) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/when-a-kansas-city-tree-may-need-to-be-removed) [Cartwright Tree Care | Our Hope for You ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/cartwright-tree-care-our-hope-for-you) ##### [Cartwright Tree Care | Our Hope for You](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/cartwright-tree-care-our-hope-for-you) 4 March, 2019 [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/cartwright-tree-care-our-hope-for-you) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/cartwright-tree-care-our-hope-for-you) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/cartwright-tree-care-our-hope-for-you) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/cartwright-tree-care-our-hope-for-you)