pests vs beneficial insects

Not all insects are pests — many protect your garden naturally!

Here’s how to spot the good guys vs. the troublemakers:

✅ Beneficial Insects

• Ladybugs – Aphid assassins

• Lacewings – Whitefly warriors

• Sowbugs & Pill Bugs – Soil builders

• Ground beetles – Caterpillar control

🚫 Harmful Insects

• Aphids – Leaf suckers

• Mites & Thrips – Silent leaf wreckers

• Whiteflies – Mold magnets

• Locusts – Crop chompers

🌿 Natural Control Tips

• Plant marigolds & dill to attract helpers

• Spray neem oil or garlic mix

• Handpick pests, prune infested leaves

• Compost + mulch = healthy soil

Let nature do the work — garden smarter, not harder! 🌼🧄🐞