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Good garden bugs : everything you need to know about beneficial predatory insects / Mary M. Gardiner, Ph.D.

by Gardiner, Mary M., author.

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Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, 2015.

Beneficial insects.

Predatory insects.

Garden pests -- Biological control.

9781592539093 :

176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm

The basics : natural enemy lifecycles and eating habits -- Biological control in home gardens -- Monitoring and collecting good garden bugs -- Mantids (Mantodea) -- True bug predators (Hemiptera) -- Lacewings and other net-winged predators (Neuroptera) -- Beetles (Coleoptera) -- Predator and parasitoid flies (Diptera) -- Wasps and ants (Hymenoptera) -- Spiders (Araneae) -- Other arachnids (Arachnida) -- Centipedes (Chilopoda).

Aphids, ants, grubs, and earwigs are not only creepy-crawlies but they can wreak havoc on your garden and new plants. But fear not! You don't need dangerous chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides to enjoy a lively, healthy garden. The secret? More lady beetles, fewer aphids! Wildlife in your garden--especially insects--can be natural pesticide alternatives, they can pollenate plants, they can contribute important nutrients to the soil, and sometimes they're simply beautiful to look at. This book will discuss how to attract them, how to preserve the natural habitats they need, and how to work with them to grow and enjoy your garden.

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