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2. Insectary plant - Wikipedia

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   Insectary plants are those that attract insects. As such, beneficial insectary plants are intentionally introduced into an ecosystem to increase pollen and nectar resources required by the natural enemies of the harmful or unwanted insects pests. Beyond an effective natural control of pests, the beneficial insects also assist in pollination.

3. List of companion plants - Wikipedia

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   A variety of predatory insects: The flowers of the parsnip plant left to seed will attract a variety of predatory insects to the garden, they are particularly helpful when left under fruit trees, the predators attacking codling moth and light brown apple moth. Peas: Pisum sativum: Turnip, [44] cauliflower, [44] garlic, [44]

4. Beneficial insect - Wikipedia

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   Wasps, especially fig wasps are also beneficial as pollinators. [1] Ladybugs are generally thought of as beneficial because they eat large quantities of aphids, mites and other arthropods that feed on various plants. Other insects commonly identified as beneficial include: [2] [3] [4] Aphid midges; Assassin bugs; Damsel bugs; Earwigs; Green ...

5. This Gardening Technique Keeps Pests Away Naturally - AOL

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   Doonan says many companion plants can “attract beneficial insects,” and flowering plants in particular can “attract pollinators to improve the yield and health of plants and crops ...

6. What to Plant with Tomatoes: The 25 Best Companions to Try ...

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   The idea of companion planting is part folklore, part science, but it’s based on the theory that certain plants may help each other absorb nutrients better, keep bugs away or attract beneficial ...

7. Companion planting - Wikipedia

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   Companion planting of carrots and onions. The onion smell puts off carrot root fly, while the smell of carrots puts off onion fly. [1]Companion planting in gardening and agriculture is the planting of different crops in proximity for any of a number of different reasons, including weed suppression, pest control, pollination, providing habitat for beneficial insects, maximizing use of space ...