LOVABLE BUGS

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden (bbg.org): Their article, "Use Insects, Not Chemicals, to Fight Pests", emphasizes that a large percentage of insects in home landscapes are beneficial or benign. It explains how avoiding pesticides and incorporating native plants can attract and support natural predators like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps to control pests.

 

Beyond Pesticides (beyondpesticides.org): This organization offers extensive information on the hazards of pesticides and promotes least-toxic alternatives Their website provides resources on various programs, including those focused on pollinators and pesticides, organic agriculture, and safe pest management, which can be valuable for understanding comprehensive pesticide avoidance strategies

 

University of Minnesota Extension (ncipmhort.cfans.umn.edu): Their section on "Pollinator Conservation Biocontrol: Beneficial Insects" provides detailed insights into conserving beneficial insects as a natural, non-toxic solution for pest management. It highlights that less than 1% of insect species are considered harmful and discusses principles of beneficial insect conservation, such as habitat conservation, providing season-long shelter, and avoiding pesticides. The site also lists various beneficial insects like predatory wasps, beetles, and lacewings that contribute to natural pest control.