Nature's Pest
Control Team
Attract beneficial insects to your garden for natural, chemical-free pest control. Ladybugs, lacewings, parasitic wasps, and more.
Showing 10 beneficial insects
Ladybug
Aphids, mites, scale insects, whiteflies
Dill, fennel, yarrow, tansy, dandelion
Green Lacewing
Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites, small caterpillars
Dill, angelica, coriander, dandelion
Parasitic Wasp
Caterpillars, aphids, whiteflies, hornworms
Dill, parsley, yarrow, clover, buckwheat
Praying Mantis
Moths, beetles, crickets, flies (generalist)
Tall grasses, shrubs for hiding
Ground Beetle
Slugs, snails, cutworms, root maggots
Hoverfly
Aphids (larvae), also pollinators as adults
Alyssum, calendula, dill, fennel
Predatory Mite
Spider mites
Bumblebee
N/A - pollinators
Native wildflowers, clover, lavender, bee balm
Assassin Bug
Caterpillars, beetles, aphids, flies
Tachinid Fly
Caterpillars, beetles, squash bugs, stink bugs
Dill, parsley, clover, buckwheat
How to Attract Beneficial Insects
Create a welcoming habitat and they'll do the pest control work for you.
Plant Flowers
Dill, fennel, yarrow, and alyssum attract beneficial insects with nectar and pollen.
Provide Water
Shallow dishes with pebbles give insects a safe place to drink without drowning.
Leave Habitat
Mulch, ground cover, and undisturbed areas provide shelter for ground-dwelling beneficials.