These winged creatures are often considered unwanted guests in the garden, yet they are important helpers. In addition to pollinating plants, they also act as a natural pesticide, reducing the need for chemical sprays. Take a look.
Spring is in full swing and balconies, window boxes and gardens are blooming with all different colors and bursting with different scents. But these colors and smells are not only an attraction for people, but also for various insects, both pollinators and winged creatures wanted in the garden, as well as pests and uninvited guests in the garden. But many people do not know that a few of these “uninvited guests” can be a much-needed reinforcement in your garden. Even if you take a slap at this insect, it can become one of the protectors of your garden.
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Wasps in the garden
Wasps are creepy, that’s for sure. And in certain cases they can be aggressive. However, even though wasps have a rather bad reputation, don’t take them for granted. They are one of the most important helpers in the garden. Bees are generally known to be key, but so can wasps if you let them. Although they don’t collect pollen as efficiently, they still transfer pollen from flower to flower while collecting nectar, helping plants reproduce.
But what makes wasps really valuable helpers in the garden is the elimination of pests. Wasps can be aggressive, and many people may be afraid of them, but this aggression comes in handy when directed at aphids, caterpillars and other pests. Wasps hunt pests and carry them as food for their larvae. One colony of wasps, for example, can eliminate up to thousands of aphids and small pests per day. Thanks to this, you have free and chemical-free pest control in your garden.
This abundant hunting makes wasps a huge asset to your garden. They are basically a natural pesticide that costs nothing. Thus, of course, they reduce the need for chemical spraying, protect your crop in a natural way and help maintain balance in the garden. Thus, wasps manage a double job in the garden – firstly, they pollinate plants, and secondly, they eliminate pests from the garden.
How to deal with wasps in the garden
It is important to remember that wasps are aggressive when you give them a reason to be. So if you respect wasps, don’t approach them, don’t aggressively swat at them, and don’t make any rash movements when they circle your head, wasps can really be of use to you. Alternatively, plant the flowers further away from where you have outdoor seating so they don’t get in each other’s way. These simple steps will give you a valuable ally that can save you a lot of work with pests and pollination.
