06/04/2026
What Are Natural Enemies & Beneficial Bugs?
While some insects can be damaging pests, many others are actually useful and keep pest species in check by parasitizing them or preying on them. These beneficial bugs are known as natural enemies and are vital to help keep pests from getting out of control. In this YouTube video, learn about natural enemies, how to identify them, and how they can help you out in your home and garden.
Presented by Eric Middleton, Area IPM Advisor for San Diego County
Watch the recording on YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7b-m8hPIHH0
See the Q & A from the webinar here:https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucipm-community-webinars/files/386462.pdf
More recorded previous webinars from UC IPM Urban and Community Series can be found here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucipm-community-webinars/Past_webinars/
Photo description: meet the beneficials (natural enemies of garden pests) poster with photos of different stages of their lives and descriptions