Beneficial Insects Guide: Ladybugs, Nematodes, Praying Mantis, Lacewings, Earth Worms and More!

In late Summer/Early Fall unpopular garden pests such as mealybugs, whiteflies, scales, aphids, spider mites and more start showing up and can cause a lot of damage to our gardens if not actively monitored and taken care of early on before a major infestation takes place. One of the best organic pest control techniques to keep your garden pests under control is to use beneficial insects in your garden! Using beneficial bugs like ladybugs, praying mantis, red wigglers (earthworms), beneficial nematodes, lacewings, beneficial predatory wasps and others can make all the difference when it comes to keeping plant pests at bay. Please be sure to comment any questions you might have and if you have any video topic suggestions that you'd like to see us do in the future we encourage you to leave us your ideas as well. We hope you enjoy the video!
Beneficial Insects featured in the video are usually available at Green Thumb Nursery (while supplies last):
Live Ladybugs
Live Ladybugs & Lacewings Combo Pack
Live Praying Mantis Egg Sacs
Live Earthworms (Red Wigglers)
Live Beneficial Nematodes
If you are interested in any of the products/plants featured in the video be sure to head down to your local Green Thumb Nursery (we have five locations in Southern California; Lake Forest, Ventura, San Marcos, Canoga Park and Santa Clarita).
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I love Kathy’s videos!!! I always learn so much. My roses have been destroyed this year from Chili Thrips. I’ll definitely be heading to GT to get nematodes in the spring!!!!

[@GreenThumbNurseries]

Love it, Julianne! Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to our Green Thumb garden vids, really appreciate it!

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[@robinclow5950]

Hi Kathy. I love watching your videos. Fun to see your smiling face!!!

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Your amazing! Keep up the amazing work!

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Thanks for the useful tips and fun video. Judy

[@GreenThumbNurseries]

Thanks Judy! Appreciate you tuning in!

[@kkiissssiikk]

Amazing video! Thank you so much Kathy.

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I got Rose's tons of them and iam just now learning about 🐜 and the aphids team

[@michaelhuff8218]

how do you get rid of ants in the garden? Can it be done without pesticides?

[@aliciafournier9144]

Hi Kathy. I’ve just discover your videos. I’m hoping to learn lots of things. Help! My bougainvillea is being eaten and there’s no signs of the culprit.

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