Every garden contains bugs that can damage your crops as well as many beneficial bugs that feed on the garden pests. From the editors of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine, the Garden Insects Guide app will help you tell the bad bugs from the good bugs, and provide advice on how you can prevent damage from the pest insects and attract the beneficial ones. 

Featured tools and content in our Garden Insects Guide:

-Identify common pests: You’ll learn all about the types of insects that might pose a threat to your garden in our “Common Insect Pests” section. We’ve identified 15 common pests – from aphids to squash bugs – and compiled some of our best information on how to spot them and send them packing.

-Spot insect friends: Beneficial insects are a healthy part of any garden ecosystem. Our “Common Beneficial Insects” section contains details about 14 beneficial insects, including tips for how to keep them close by.

-Keep pests away: Our “Pest Control” section is packed with information about how to get rid of insect pests organically and naturally. Learn about popular pest-control products, including Bt, spinosad, neem and more.

-Bonus! Connect to the internet on your mobile device and use the “News” section of our app to access recent blog feeds from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. Our latest content covering DIY projects, natural health, green homes and more will be right at your fingertips.