An introduction to native insectary plants

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An introduction to native insectary plants

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By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd

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Recent PhD research found that native insectary plants can increase the presence of predatory arthropods (natural enemies and good bugs). Insectary plants provide food, shelter and alternative prey/hosts, which nourish and support the presence of predatory arthropods.  In turn, predators provide ‘regulating’ ecosystem services, which involve biological suppression of vineyard pests.

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An introduction to native insectary plants