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Though garden bugs are commonly seen as annoying, some can be beneficial. Other lawn pests may be damaging to your landscape or even dangerous, requiring chemical or natural extermination measures.<\/p>\n

In most cases, garden insects are not a threat to your lawn<\/p>\n

Bugs exist as a safe, natural, and biological form of pest control. Gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners tending to their lawns can appreciate most garden insects for their true purpose\u2014as beneficial, eco-friendly, and especially free pest control.<\/p>\n

Granted, there will be times when you encounter destructive pests in your lawn, which we will cover in detail in this article. Knowing the difference between beneficial and destructive pests can preserve the delicate ecosystem in your yard and help your garden to thrive naturally.<\/p>\n

Facts About Lawn Insects and Pests<\/h2>\n

Yes, most common insects are good for your lawn and garden. Insects can even be fascinating. Perhaps it\u2019s time to explore these pesky pests further.<\/p>\n

There are an estimated 10 quintillion insects living in the world.<\/p>\n

It takes a honeybee approximately 10 million trips to gather enough nectar to yield a single pound of honey.<\/p>\n

Rosebushes attract ladybugs, and a single ladybug can eat up to 50 aphids a day.<\/p>\n

Praying mantises are considered good garden bugs, though they eat good and bad insects.<\/p>\n

Stink bugs emit an odor to attract a potential mate.<\/p>\n

Researchers believe that primitive grasshoppers existed even before dinosaurs.<\/p>\n

Buzzing flies may be annoying, but they are actually beneficial bugs that can pollinate and eat other insects.<\/p>\n

Spiders may cause phobias, but they are the best garden predators to have around.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 of the most common insects found in gardens<\/h3>\n