Crippled, yellowed leaves, poor growth and always these little critters on the plant. Clearly, pests are at work here. High time to tackle the infestation. It is best to get useful helpers in the garden or the greenhouse. Because nothing fights pests as environmentally friendly and effectively as insects.
Ladybugs eat aphids
Useful Insects
- parasitic wasps
- hoverflies
- ladybug
- lacewings
- be crazy
parasitic wasps and hoverflies
These insect species keep your greenhouse free from pests. They feed on spider mites, lice, etc. However, they can only be used to combat them at certain times of the year. In addition, you should create optimal conditions so that the animals feel comfortable. For this purpose, plant umbellifers and daisies in the foreground. These plants serve as sources of nectar. Other plants do not harm the beneficial insects.
lacewings and ladybugs
It is much easier to use lacewings and ladybugs to fight pests. Most of the time, these insect species will automatically find their way into your garden. Lacewings attract you with red nesting boxes. They also prefer cool places. How gratifying that aphids are at the top of their menu.
be crazy
Although spiders are not insects, they should be mentioned here because of their usefulness. Their sticky webs are excellent fly traps.
attract insects
You can even order many beneficial insects online or in specialist shops if you need an initial population. Otherwise, these features attract insects to the garden:
- lots of wildflowers/herbs
- insect hotels
- nesting aids
- few predators
- bee pastures
- calm water bodies
When insects become pests
Unfortunately, the tables can also turn and insects become a nuisance. Despite their usefulness, biting mosquitoes and buzzing flies are often undesirable. In this case, you can also rely on predators or instead of planting plants in the bed that attract insects, use herbs that drive away insects. Basil, mint and citrus are at the top of the recommended list.