PRETTY PREDATORS

SOME BEETLES ARE ACTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO CROPS AND LADYBIRDS ARE POSSIBLY THE VERY BEST OF THE BUGS

Kerry Boyne

Attracting beneficial ladybirds to your garden in Australia is a great way to manage pests naturally and promote a healthy ecosystem. Ladybirds, or ladybugs as they’re known in some regions, are voracious consumers of aphids, mites and other small insects that can damage plants. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to attract these beneficial insects to your garden. CREATE A DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM Ladybirds thrive in gardens that offer a range of habitats and food sources. Start by creating a diverse garden that includes various plants, both flowering and non-flowering. Incorporate native Australian plants that are well adapted to the local environment and can attract a variety of beneficial insects. • Plant diversity: Include a mix of flowering plants like marigolds, daisies and cosmos, which produce nectar that ladybirds feed on.…

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