Best Beneficial Insects 2026

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Last Updated - 03.02.2026

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Generic

Wasps: Their Biology, Diversity, and Role as Beneficial Insects and Pollinators of Native Plants

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9.9

Exceptional

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Winner of seven book awards Features flower-associated predatory wasps Wasp natural history and biology Native plant associations Ecosystem services provided by wasps

42,23 €
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Novo Nem

Novo Nem® Lacewing larvae 500 pieces in cardboard honeycomb against aphids, spider mites, thrips, mealybugs etc.

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9.8

Exceptional

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Very efficient: a single larva can kill up to 500 aphids until pupation.
The lacewing larva (Chrysoperla carnea) is the natural enemy of aphids, spider mites, thrips, mealybugs and small caterpillars.
Easy to apply: the application is done by knocking out the honeycombs over the plant stock.
Delivered in cardboard honeycomb: the larvae (500 pieces) are delivered in a cardboard honeycomb whose cells are each equipped with a lacewing-fly larva and a feed supply. This is necessary so that the predatory larvae do not eat each other during transport.
Can be used indoors and outdoors: the larvae become active from 12 °C. The operating temperature should be between 12 - 30 °C.

22,80 €
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Plantura

Plantura HB (Heterorhabditis Bacteriophora), SF (Steinernema Feltiae) and Steinernema Carpocapsae (SC) Nematodes

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9.7

Exceptional

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Natural: SF nematodes against small black flies are safe for humans, pets and plants - thanks to tiny small beneficial insects from German breeding
Highly effective: SF nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) fight the larvae of fungus gnats in the potting soil extremely reliably – for healthy indoor plants all year round without chemicals
Economical: 5 million SF nematodes are enough for up to 50 potted plants - storage possible for up to 6 weeks in the fridge
Easy to use: the tiny threadworms are simply applied to the indoor plants via the watering water - step-by-step instructions included (English language not guaranteed)
Combat on the root: works exactly where the problem arises - the nematodes eliminate fungus gnats larvae directly in the soil and thus prevent new generations

7,49 €
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Hey Nature

Hey Nature Food Moth Trap, Pack of 8, Moth Trap Food, Insecticide-free Pheromone Trap with Maximum Attraction for Infestation Detection, Monitoring Trap Against Food Moths

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9.6

Exceptional

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Non-toxic and odourless: unlike moth spray, moth balls, moth paper and other food moth remedies, our moth traps are 100% insecticide-free and odourless.
Maximum curling effect: our moth adhesive traps are equipped with a special pheromone (sex attractant). They attract male moths for infestation determination, reproduction is prevented. All common food moths are attracted.
Long effective duration in an advantage pack: up to 12 weeks, a Hey Nature pheromone trap attracts food moths such as dried fruit moths, flour moths, storage moths and date moths.
German product: made with great care in Germany. If you have found food moths in your moth traps, we recommend our anti-moth beneficial insects as the best remedy against moths: Hey Nature ichneumon wasps against food moths.
Easy to use: simply stick the food moth trap discreetly in the cupboard and the first step to combat food moths is taken. Moth protection made easy!

7,49 €
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Novo Nem

Novo Nem® Ambly. Calif. Predatory Mites, 10 Bags for 10–20 Plants Against Spider Mites on Cannabis, Ornamental Plants and Vegetables

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9.5

Excellent

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The use can be carried out both preventive and in case of light infestation and can be combined with other biological plant protection measures. It is an organic product that is safe for humans, plants and vertebrates.
The predatory mite Amblyseius californicus is the natural enemy of cannabis, ornamental plant and vegetable spider mite. It prefers to feed on their young larval stages and can also feed on other mites and flower pollen.
The bags contain predatory mites of all stages and feed mites, to ensure reproduction in the bags over several weeks. This means that 50–100 animals develop from one bag over 4 weeks.
The application is very easy by hanging the bags in the plant stock. The adult animals leave the bags independently and spread on the plant.
10 bags are sufficient for preventive use for 20 plants (leaf contact required), or for light infestation for 10 plants. In case of a strong infestation, use Novo Nem Ambly. Calif. scattered goods!

14,90 €
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Novo Nem

Novo Nem® Ambly. Calif. Predatory Mites, 10 Bags for 10–20 Plants Against Spider Mites on Cannabis, Ornamental Plants and Vegetables

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9.4

Excellent

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The use can be carried out both preventive and in case of light infestation and can be combined with other biological plant protection measures. It is an organic product that is safe for humans, plants and vertebrates.
The predatory mite Amblyseius californicus is the natural enemy of cannabis, ornamental plant and vegetable spider mite. It prefers to feed on their young larval stages and can also feed on other mites and flower pollen.
The bags contain predatory mites of all stages and feed mites, to ensure reproduction in the bags over several weeks. This means that 50–100 animals develop from one bag over 4 weeks.
The application is very easy by hanging the bags in the plant stock. The adult animals leave the bags independently and spread on the plant.
10 bags are sufficient for preventive use for 20 plants (leaf contact required), or for light infestation for 10 plants. In case of a strong infestation, use Novo Nem Ambly. Calif. scattered goods!

14,90 €
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Novo Nem

Novo Nem® Lacewing larvae 500 pieces in cardboard honeycomb against aphids, spider mites, thrips, mealybugs etc.

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9.3

Excellent

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Very efficient: a single larva can kill up to 500 aphids until pupation.
The lacewing larva (Chrysoperla carnea) is the natural enemy of aphids, spider mites, thrips, mealybugs and small caterpillars.
Easy to apply: the application is done by knocking out the honeycombs over the plant stock.
Delivered in cardboard honeycomb: the larvae (500 pieces) are delivered in a cardboard honeycomb whose cells are each equipped with a lacewing-fly larva and a feed supply. This is necessary so that the predatory larvae do not eat each other during transport.
Can be used indoors and outdoors: the larvae become active from 12 °C. The operating temperature should be between 12 - 30 °C.

22,80 €
08

Saith Ffynnon Books

Gardening for Butterflies, Bees and Other Beneficial Insects
9.1

Excellent

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8,87 €
09

Rosefiend Publishing

Beneficial and Pest Insects: The Good, the Bad, and the Hungry (The Hungry Garden, Band 3)
9.0

Excellent

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19,00 €
10

Cool Springs Press

Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, Revised and Updated Second Edition: A Natural Approach to Pest Control

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8.9

Very Good

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17,38 € 25,66 €(32% Off off)