Natural predators are becoming increasingly popular among plant enthusiasts and professionals due to the many benefits they offer. Here are 10 good reasons to use them!

1 – They are safe for children and pets

Unlike chemical insecticides, natural predators pose no danger to humans or animals. Some of them are an excellent alternative for use at home in the presence of children or pets.

2 – They cannot proliferate

Since their diet consists solely of other insects, natural predators require a significant amount of prey to survive. Their reproduction also requires high humidity levels and other conditions that are typically not found at home. Therefore, natural predators do not have the ability to proliferate or establish themselves long-term in your living environment.

3 – They are safe for biodiversity

Unlike chemical insecticides, which affect a large part of biodiversity, natural predator treatments are highly targeted. The insects used are selected because they specifically attack the pests to be eliminated without harming beneficial organisms in the plants or their immediate environment.

4 – They do not harm plants

Natural predators are aggressive towards their prey but completely harmless to host plants. This makes them an ideal solution for treating delicate plants as well as those of high value.

5 – They have a low ecological footprint

While insecticides are mostly produced by polluting chemical industries, the breeding of natural predators is a mostly natural process. Most of these products are also packaged in recyclable paper or cardboard materials.

6 – There is no risk of overdose

Overdosing and other application errors with chemical insecticides can damage plants. This risk does not exist when using natural predators. If too many individuals are introduced, some will simply not survive.

7 – They do not create resistance

Some pests have the ability to develop resistance to the active ingredients in chemical insecticides. The repeated use of these products can contribute to strengthening these resistances, increasing treatment difficulty over time. Natural predators, however, remain just as effective since pests cannot develop a resistance to them.

8 – They are very discreet

The majority of natural predators we recommend for home use are less than two millimeters in length and often go completely unnoticed. You will rarely see them out of the plants they are protecting. They have no interest in you.

9 – They can eradicate a recurring problem

Water cleaning and contact insecticides require the entire plant surfaces to be directly touched. A few insects can easily escape these treatments. Natural predators can locate these remaining individuals and deliver the final blow to your infestation.

10 – They can be used for prevention

Some natural predators are suitable for prevention because they are particularly effective at locating well-hidden prey. If you suspect that you may have introduced pests into your plants, using natural predators could help treat the problem before it develops. This could save you a lot of effort and headaches.