Comments on: The Beneficial Insects You Want to Have in Your Garden

By: Stephanie Rose

Stephanie Rose — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:43:22 +0000

In reply to Travis.

Please send sources for this. Scientists around the world have written about insect decline. Here are some good articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/27/magazine/insect-apocalypse.html https://www.science.org/content/article/where-have-all-insects-gone

By: Travis

Travis — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:59:32 +0000

Just thought id mention, the “windshield phenomenon” has been proven false.

The reason for less bugs on your windshield is from cars being built to be more aerodynamic leading to less death of bugs by car. Not lack of bugs… so you can revel in the fact more of them are saved, not less of them exist. ;)

By: Suravi Chattopadhyay

Suravi Chattopadhyay — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 09:12:37 +0000

I love this article. This is so much informative and surely would help gardeners a lot to clear their misconceptions about bugs. We should not forget that our garden is not just about plants, its about the ecosystem and all creatures have their importance to keep the balance of our garden ecosystem. Definitely we have get rid of the bad bugs to protect our plants , but we must find out a prudent and selective way for that.
Though I sometimes spray chemical insecticides, but always bear a repentance in heart.
I prefer the herbal pesticides using Garlic, Neem and turmeric, but cant make enough to spray thoroughly.

But your article has compelled me rethink and to find a healthy and an eco friendly option.

Thank you

By: James

James — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:17:19 +0000

Interesting article Stephanie! I liked to read the article. Can you write more about Green Lacewings.

Thank you

By: Gary Ambrose

Gary Ambrose — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:55:33 +0000

great read. can you also post something related to vertical farming. thanks.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 08:27:22 +0000

True bro. Acc to me only one or 2% insects are harmful.

By: CHRISTOPHER ANDREWS

CHRISTOPHER ANDREWS — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:43:30 +0000

In reply to Bowden. Makes sense to me!

By: Clive

Clive — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:04:43 +0000

Those Green Lacewings can be a nightmare! Interesting article Stephanie, thanks!

By: FreddiesGardening

FreddiesGardening — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:51:09 +0000

if you have issues with spider mites you should introduce predatory mites to the garden. Speaking of experience.

By: Bowden

Bowden — Mon, 29 May 2017 08:37:43 +0000

Natural enemies are a wise choice for agriculture