Beneficial Insects
Ladybugs 101: Your Guide to Natural Pest Control
Ladybugs are one of the most effective and beginner-friendly tools in organic pest control, capable of consuming up to 50 aphids a day while also targeting spider mites, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied pests. This introductory guide covers everything a first-time user needs to know — from setting up the right habitat and ensuring a water source, to the best time of day for release (dawn or dusk), how to introduce them to your plants, and what to expect through their lifecycle from larvae to adult. A few pro tips on monitoring pest populations and scheduling maintenance releases round out this practical, chemical-free approach to keeping your garden in balance.
Green Lacewings for Natural Pest Control
Learn how to use these gentle pollinators and their “aphid lion” larvae to control aphids, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied pests at every life stage, with practical tips for choosing, releasing, and maintaining lacewing populations in gardens, greenhouses, and houseplants.