Insects

Bees & butterflies get all the credit. But beetles, flies, ants, wasps, and so many more species of insects are also important pollinators. By far, insects are our most important pollinators. And if you like spices…thank an insect. Most spice plants depend on insects for pollination.

Insect pollinators are also in decline, and we desperately need them. Pesticides, aggressive, invasive species and habitat loss are just some of the reasons their populations aren’t growing.

All of these pollinators depend on native plants for food, and create food by pollinating. This cycle is a wonderful example of the beautiful interconnection we all share. Do you want to help? Start by growing a native plant garden.