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A healthy garden depends on insects far more than many people realize. Ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, dragonflies, and parasitic wasps quietly control pests while helping pollination and balance within the ecosystem. These beneficial insects act like a natural defense system that keeps harmful populations from exploding.

At the same time, pests like aphids, hornworms, spider mites, squash bugs, and cabbage worms can damage plants quickly if left unchecked. The goal is not eliminating every insect, but creating enough balance that the garden regulates itself naturally. Diverse planting helps attract predators that feed on destructive pests.

Chemical sprays often remove both good and bad insects at the same time, disrupting that balance even further. Gardens filled with flowers, herbs, native plants, and healthy soil tend to attract more beneficial species naturally. When nature is allowed to work properly, the results are surprisingly effective.

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