This resource is a practical guide to insectary plants and beneficial insects in Hawaiʻi. It explains how specific plants support pollinators and natural enemies such as bees, wasps, flies, lady beetles, butterflies, lacewings, spiders, and other predatory arthropods in agroecosystems. It also includes native Hawaiian plants with insectary value and shows how planting choices can support pollination, pest control, and habitat design.
Beneficial Insect and Insectary Garden Planning
Students or learners use the guide to identify beneficial insects, match them with insectary plants, and design garden or farm plantings that support pollination and biological pest control. The resource can also be used to compare host plants, nesting needs, and habitat features such as mulch, bamboo nesting bundles, shallow water, and reduced tillage.
