In organic agriculture, natural enemies—such as insects, birds, and microorganisms—play a vital role in controlling pests and diseases. Their action helps reduce the use of chemical pesticides and protects biodiversity.

These natural helpers work in different ways:

• Predators like ladybugs (which prey on aphids and scale insects), spiders (which catch harmful insects), and green lacewing larvae (voracious consumers of pest eggs and larvae).
• Parasitoids such as parasitoid wasps that lay their eggs inside pests like caterpillars, naturally eliminating them.
• Pathogens including microorganisms like Bacillus thuringiensis that infect and control pest populations.
• Insectivorous birds that consume large numbers of insects and small rodents, contributing to ecological balance.

How can we support these natural allies?
🌸 Incorporate multifunctional plants that provide shelter and food.
🚫 Avoid unnecessary use of synthetic pesticides.
🌿 Promote biodiverse and balanced environments.

Caring for natural enemies is essential to advancing towards more resilient, healthy, and sustainable agricultural systems.