A little vinegar, essential oils and old-school glue traps can go a long way in keeping pests out of your home ...

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Most importantly, insects are indicators of the environment. “If insect populations decline, it is a warning that broader ecological systems are under stress,” Brar says.

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Fortunately, as gardeners learn more about the relationships between different life-forms, they are viewing insects as essential components of a sustainable landscape rather than nuisances.

Carnivorous plants, uniquely adapted to nutrient-poor habitats, capture insects and small organisms for essential nutrients.

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Views on garden insects are changing. Why many former ‘pests’ are now valued Everything on Earth has a purpose, whether we realize it or not.