Ep.78 Attracting predatory insects to control garden pests naturally - Dr Ian Smith (Entomologist, Ecologist, Friend of the Show)

We all have to deal with pests in the garden, whether we're working in our backyard veggie patch, or we're a landscape maintenance pro working in a bunch of properties for different clients.We know that we should avoid reaching for chemicals unless it's absolutely necessary, but how can we use nature's tactics to our advantage?In this episode, Dr Ian Smith is back to teach us how to encourage predator insects into our gardens so we can keep pest numbers way down naturally.As an entomologist and ecologist that's worked extensively with farmers where the stakes are pretty high, he actually knows what he's talking about so I hope you have your notepad and pen ready to take notes.He's interviewed by friend of the show, Karen Smith.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to [email protected].