All About Beneficial Insects | 195

About this episode

This episode explores the role of beneficial insects in the garden and how to manage pests using Integrated Pest Management.

Ever wonder if that bug in your yard is a friend or a foe? IPM, or Integrated Pest Management, is the best way to manage pests in the garden while being environmentally sensitive. It’s important to become familiar with the various insects that visit your garden so you can be aware of their role in your ecosystem. Learn all about beneficial insects and the positive impact they can have in your garden!

Topics covered

• beneficial insects
• pest management
• environmental sensitivity
• garden ecosystem
• insect roles

Keywords

• beneficial insects
• pest management
• garden
• ecosystem
• insects

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Integrated Pest Management

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