# Arthro-Pod Ep 181: The Role of Beneficial Insects in Pest Management

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Podcast: [Arthro-Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/arthro-pod-1058853)
Published: 2025-06-20T16:18:32+00:00
Episode link: https://jonathanlarson.podbean.com/e/arthro-pod-ep-181-the-role-of-beneficial-insects-in-pest-management/
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## Resource

In this episode of Arthropod, hosts Jody Green and Michael Skvarla discuss the importance of beneficial insects in gardening, emphasizing integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. They explore how to identify and encourage beneficial insects, the role of predators, and the significance of plant selection in creating a healthy ecosystem. Keywords: gardening, beneficial insects, pests, integrated pest management, entomology, insect identification, plant selection, ecosystem, natural pest control, urban gardening You can find show notes on the blog. Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org.

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