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Beneficial Insects

One of the most effective ways to keep pest insects in control in your Texas garden is to provide a habitat for all of the beneficial insects that feed on them.  Understanding the difference between a pest and a beneficial insect is a valuable tool so you don't mistakenly spray for insects that are actually helping. Below is a list of the more common beneficial insects found in gardens.  Click on each image to learn more about each beneficial insect and how to promote their reproduction and survival.  
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Beneficial Nematodes
Microscopic soil dwelling round worm used to control a large number of pests.
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Green Lacewing
Small flying insect that feeds on aphids and other pests in the garden.
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Lady Beetles
One of the most recognizable and beneficial insects in the garden. 
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Predatory Mites
Nearly microscopic but extremely valuable for controlling pest mites.
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Assassin Bugs
A generalist predator that will seek out and kill prey such as aphids and caterpillars.
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Parasitic Wasps
Small wasps that parasitize  many pest insects.
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