Beneficial insects

As gardeners, we are well acquainted with pest control. Japanese beetles, aphids and caterpillars are the bane of our existence, and a sizable portion of our time in the garden is spent trying to get rid of them. There are chemical controls, and also products like neem oil — which are made from natural ingredients — but there’s also another method of pest control, and that is to fight insects with insects.

There’s a certain magic in our inter-dependent planet and it’s amazing bio-diversity, with all species of living things co-existing peacefully, each with their specific purpose in the grander order of things. (Even the much-hated cockroach is food to many birds, insectivorous mammals, even some humans!). So, next time you stare down in disgust at the damage caused by garden pests, remember they are there to eat other harmful pests. This infographic discusses the benefits derived from 7…

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Meet some of the BENEFICIAL INSECTS in our gardens that help us with natural garden pest control. #BeneficialInsects #groworganic #healthysoil #heathyplants #healthyecosystems

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