You’ve Never Heard Of It, But This Little Bug Is Super Beneficial For Your Garden

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00:00You've never heard of it, but this little bug is super beneficial for your garden.

00:05We often picture ladybugs and bees, but the unsung hoverfly boosts pollination and natural pest control,

00:12enhancing plant health when encouraged.

00:15Hoverflies, also called syrphid flies, resemble bees or wasps, yet lack stingers.

00:20Hover pollinate as adults, and their larvae hunt aphids.

00:25They're essential pollinators, visiting herbs, fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals,

00:30and flocking to umbellifers like dill, fennel, and yarrow to boost yields.

00:35Larvae devour aphids, thrips, and more, often hundreds each,

00:39so encouraging hoverflies can curb infestations and reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.

00:45Plant open, nectar-rich blooms like marigolds, alyssum, and cosmos.

00:50Add dill, parsley, and coriander.

00:52Keep blooms continuous, provide water, and skip chemicals.

00:58Hoverflies undergo complete metamorphosis with four distinct stages, egg, larvae, pupa, and adult.

01:06Eggs are laid near aphids, so larvae feed, then pupate and emerge.

01:10Create habitats with flowering plants, tall grasses, shrubs, and undisturbed areas.

01:16Stagger blooms across seasons, and offer pebble-filled water dishes.

01:19Seeing hoverflies hover and land with precision, and larvae feast on aphids,

01:25reveals an intricate web of life in a garden.

01:29Often mistaken for bees or wasps, hoverflies neither sting nor bite,

01:33and can be active from spring to fall.

01:35Support them seasonally.

01:37Supporting hoverflies strengthens biodiversity and resilience.

01:41As a result, diverse gardens grow healthier and more productive

01:45with hoverflies anchoring a robust ecosystem.

01:49With habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change looming,

01:52gardeners can help by creating hoverfly-friendly gardens.