Episode 78: The Good Bugs, Nature's Best Pest Control

<p>Not every bug in your garden is a pest! In this episode of the Garden Girls Podcast, we&#39;re talking all about the beneficial insects that help your garden thrive.From lady beetles and lacewings to parasitic wasps, hoverflies, praying mantises, native bees, and more, we explain which insects deserve a place in your garden, what they do, and how to attract them naturally.We also discuss:• Which insects eat common garden pests• The best flowers and plants for attracting beneficial insects• Pollinators vs. predators• Why pesticides often do more harm than good• How to build a healthier, more balanced garden ecosystemWhether you&#39;re growing vegetables, flowers, herbs, or fruit, understanding the insects living in your garden can make you a better gardener—and save you a lot of work.🎧 New Garden Girls Podcast episodes every week covering gardening, preserving, homesteading, and everything in between.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a comment with your favorite beneficial insect, and let us know what topic you&#39;d like us to cover next!Support our podcast and get exclusive bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/c/GardenGirlsPodcast Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg&#39;s Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee&#39;s Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*</p>