Did you know that not all backyard bugs are bad? Some are actually very beneficial for your garden and help to keep the malicious critters away – and we’re not just talking about butterflies. To help you figure out good from bad, here’s a list of some of the best bugs to have in your garden:

    1. Parasitic Wasps are tiny but mighty! They help keep your garden clear of several types of pesky plant-eating worms by laying eggs in their bodies and feeding off of them. These little helpers can be attracted to your property by dill, yarrow, white clover and wild carrot.

 

    1. Centipedes & Millipedes get a bad wrap because of their creepy crawly nature, but they’re actually very beneficial to have in your yard. Centipedes are protectors of the soil, getting rid of soil-dwelling pests like slugs, and millipedes work to break down organic matter in the garden.

 

    1. Assassin Bugs are as deadly as they sound, killing unwelcome flies, harmful beetles, mosquitoes and even caterpillars.

 

    1. Lacewings exist where there is a water source and plenty of flowering weeds. These beneficial bugs do their damage as larvae, devouring harmful aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, moth eggs and mites.

 

  1. Praying Mantises can be scary looking at first, with their large green stature and long arms and legs, but they are a great garden defender because they feed on almost any type of bug there is.

Having plenty of mint, daisies, wild carrots, marigolds and clovers will help you attract the beneficial bugs and keep the pesky ones away.

If you fear that your yard or home has become overrun with the wrong kind of bug, just give Pest Control Unlimited a call at 888-649-9919. Whether your problem requires multiple applications, or a one-time visit, our pest control professionals will be able to evaluate your issue and find the best course of action to help you reclaim your property.