These Are 6 Beneficial Insects You’ll Want to See in Your Yard

The world is filled with an incredible variety of insects, many of which play essential roles in keeping natural spaces ...
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Garden Insects: How They Benefit Your Space

Garden insects aid in pollination, natural pest control, and soil enrichment. Supporting beneficial insects leads to a ...
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The Best Plants for Attracting Beneficial Insects

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...
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9 Beneficial Bugs To Have In Your Yard And Garden

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...
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Garden Beetles: Helpful Backyard Bugs

Not all beetles have such fanciful names as fireflies and ladybugs. But many of them have something more important in common: ...
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Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm

Insects are all around us – an ant on the sidewalk, a bee buzzing by, a butterfly floating on the breeze – and they shape the world we experience. They pollinate flowering plants, decompose waste, ...
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This Insect’s Paralyzing Saliva Makes It a Green Garden Assassin — and One You Want Around

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...