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Good Bugs in Your Garden

By Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

Among the reasons not to spray your garden with pesticides or general bug killers is that there are some bugs in your garden that are actually helping to keep your plants healthy.

“Good bugs” are all of the little guys that like to eat the types of bugs that eat your plants, and many good bugs also help to pollinate your garden. These insects will help to keep the natural balance and help your crops to flourish. Here are a few of the most beneficial insects for backyard gardening.