When a thriving population of beneficial insects makes a home in your garden, you can say goodbye to infestations of many common garden pests, including aphids, hornworms, cabbage worms, and more-without reaching for sprays or dusts. Using "good" bugs to help manage "bad" ones is easier than you think. It starts with knowing how to identify the good guys and learning how to create a garden that welcomes and supports them. In this updated 2nd edition of her accessible and fascinating guide, Jessica Walliser introduces dozens of pest-eating beneficial insects, from predatory ladybugs and minute pirate bugs to parasitic wasps and robber flies. She shares information on how these amazing insects work and what to plant to keep them on pest patrol in your garden for years to come. Meet the best plants for providing nectar and pollen to beneficial insects. Learn how to incorporate these insectary plants into your garden in a beautiful way. Get the lowdown on the predator-prey cycle and how it affects your garden's balance. Hear from leading entomologists about groundbreaking research and techniques for supporting good bugs. Yes, it might seem counterintuitive to want more bugs in your garden, but with every turn of the page, you'll soon come to realize-the more, the merrier! Book jacket.