Beneficial Insects that could be attracted to your garden
Many insects are considered beneficial because they cause little damage themselves,
yet help control other damaging insects. Best of all they are safe, free and
often fun to watch!
The best way to encourage them is to learn to identify them in both their adult and larval stages. For example, ladybugs are very beneficial, but their larval stage looks quite different and might not be recognized. Also, Spined Soldier bugs look a lot like stink bugs.
Another important way to avoid killing beneficial insects in your yard is to be very specific when you do feel you need to use pesticides. Spraying large areas with non-specific insecticides is sure to kill beneficial insects.