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 Farming with Native Beneficial Insects

Harness natural pest control with The Xerces Society’s latest book, *Farming
with Native Beneficial Insects*. Authors Eric Lee-Mäder, Jennifer Hopwood,
Mace Vaughan, Scott Hoffman Black, and Lora Morandin discuss the ecology of
native beneficial insects and how to increase their numbers on your farm
through simple conservation strategies.

Lady beetles, syrphid flies, lacewings, and other beneficial insects prey
upon crop pests, reducing or eliminating the need for pesticides. This
comprehensive guide describes how to recognize these insects and their
habitat, and how to evaluate, design, and improve habitat for them.
Close-up photography and in-depth profiles familiarize you with more than
20 beneficial insects and their kin. Step-by-step illustrated instructions
detail specific solutions including native plant field borders, mass
insectary plantings, hedgerows, cover crops, buffer strips, beetle banks,
and brush piles.

“If you are a grower or a backyard gardener, this is a ‘must have.’
Readable and filled with gorgeous photos and handy charts, this book
provides reams of information about how to get the upper hand on your pest
issues with reduced or no pesticide use.”
-Claire Kremen, professor and co-director of the Berkeley Food Institute,
University of California, Berkeley

*To purchase, please visit our store. <http://www.xerces.org/store/>*