Nature's Approach to Pest Management'! This podcast challenges the conventional wisdom of battling garden pests with harmful chemicals and introduces a more sustainable and balanced approach.
We'll explore the potential harm of introducing non-native predatory insects and why fostering a thriving local ecosystem is key to natural pest control . Learn how to attract beneficial insects like ladybugs, hoverflies, and lacewings by creating a healthy habitat with diverse plantings, providing shelter, and avoiding pesticides .
We'll discuss why using commercially-available insects is often discouraged due to the risk of disrupting the existing ecological balance and potentially weakening native populations . Discover the advantages of relying on local genotypes that are better adapted to your specific environment and pest populations .
