The more bugs in your garden, the better

How I use integrative pest management in the garden

Hello friends!

I hope everyone is staying cool in this heat wave. My garden is definitely not appreciating it, and it showing some signs of struggle. I know the summer just started, but I am already dreaming of autumn.

With the summer in full swing, you may be noticing more and more bugs in your garden. I myself am currently struggling with pests like squash bugs, tomato hornworms, cucumber beetles, bean beetles, japanese beetles (ALL THE BEETLES!), and of course squash vine borer. And some days, it really feels like my garden is just being overrun by them.

But then, I’ll spot a friend. A ladybug, a parasitic wasp, an orb weaver spider, a praying mantis, or a bird, and I’ll feel a little more at ease. I will then realize that all of the life (even pests) in my garden is important to the ecosystem I am trying to create.

Today, we’re going to dive a little deeper into integrative pest management, and how it can transform your garden into something that can manage the pests all on its own.