Articles about pollinators, predatory and parasitoid insects, and other wildlife on Vancouver Island that help our gardens and landscapes thrive.
A wide variety of beneficial insects can be found on Vancouver Island and within the greater Pacific Northwest. These beneficial insects are key in supporting healthy garden ecosystems. And while most home gardeners are familiar with pollinators like bees, butterflies, wasps & flies, there are a whole host of other beneficial insects that act as …
Pollinators play an important role in supporting biodiversity. Pollinators are diverse and include insects such as bees, flies, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, bats and others. Approximately 75% of flowering plants depend on pollinators for fertilization and subsequent production of seeds and fruit. One third (1/3) of these flowering plant products are consumed by people and …
