GOOD BUG MIX
HOW TO GET THOUSANDS OF FREE WORKERS IN YOUR GARDEN!
An important strategy for organic gardeners is to enhance and maximise the natural biological controls already present in a garden ecosystem. Does your garden provide a nectar source for beneficial, pest-controlling insects? Planting particular flowers and herbs known as insectary plants has been proven to improve the natural balance and reduce pest outbreaks.
Good Bug Mix contains colourful re-seeding annual and perennial flowers including red clover, alyssum, cosmos, marigolds, Queen Anne's Lace, buckwheat, lucerne, dill, caraway, coriander and gypsophila. It blooms much of the year, providing nectar, pollen and habitat for wild and introduced beneficial insects, such as predatory mites and tiny micro wasps, ladybirds, lacewings, hoverflies, tachnid flies and predatory beetles. These beneficial insects or 'good bugs' are generally small with correspondingly small mouthparts, so they are only able to feed on particular flowers with suitable attributes. By providing a plentiful food supply the 'good bugs' live longer and reproduce more.
Good Bug Mix addresses the issue of over-use of pesticides and the increasing chemical residues in the environment by fostering public awareness of the existence of beneficial insects as a natural biological control for pest insects. It is the insect equivalent of planting native flowering shrubs for birds or building ponds to create habitat for frogs.
It should be planted in areas that can go a little wild, such as garden edges or along fence lines. Generally, you need only plant 1-5% of your land for good results.
Each small packet
covers
10 m2. It is suitable for subtropical and
temperate areas. Sow spring and autumn.
No Good Bug Mix seed can be sent to WA
*SG102 1 - 9 packets $4.00 each
*SG103 10 - 19 packets $3.50 each
*SG104 20+ packets $3.00
PLEASE READ: *Ordering one of these items using the 'add barrow' button only enters the minimum quantity for each price category on your order. If you require more than this, please remember to adjust the quantity before completing your order.
Bulk Good Bug Mix SG109 250g covers 250m2 $25.00
Bulk Good Bug Mix SG110 1kg covers 1000m2 $85.00
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