Insects play a valuable role in our gardens. Critters like ladybeetles, praying mantis, and bumble flower beetles can be beneficial to gardens but, in reality, we’re barely scratching the surface. In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda interviews Lisa Mason, an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado. Lisa describes the most common beneficial insects and the best ways to help support these insects. She also talks about best practices for integrated pest management. Learn more about beneficial garden insects here: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/beneficial-insects-and-other-arthropods-5-550/ Read the Host an Aphid Watch Party blog post here: https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/2022/07/08/from-the-hort-desk-host-an-aphid-watch-party-this-summer-and-look-for-biodiversity/