Cotswolds Garden - FAQs
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Biological controls involve introducing or encouraging natural enemies to control pests. For roses, this primarily means attracting native beneficial insects like ladybirds, lacewings, and hoverflies by planting diverse, nectar-rich flowers. You can also purchase and release specific beneficial insects or nematodes (e.g., for vine weevil larvae). This approach works best in an organic garden where broad-spectrum pesticides are avoided, allowing predator populations to thrive and naturally keep pests in check.