gardeningtoattractbeneficialinsects

More than 99.9% of insect species are beneficial. There are

many to attract.

In this presentation, illustrated with slides, you will learn:

How an insect lives - in micro scale.

The basic needs of beneficial insects.

The concept of limiting factors.

Some of the major beneficial insect groups.

     Spiders

     Parasitic and predatory wasps

     Ladybugs

     Praying mantis'

     Ground beetles

How to create microhabitats.

Some examples:

     Mud pots

     Wasp logs

     Brick walls

     Attractive plants for beneficial insects

The 'Pest' is not the problem, it simply points to the problem.

P.s. Very pertinent topic with today's increasing awareness of

environmentally friendly solutions.