Farmers can use flowers to attract predatory insects

Predatory insects are very beneficial to farmers because they help control damaging garden pests and reduce the need for chemical pesticides. In a new study from the University of Copenhagen, researchers have found that predatory insects live longer when they have access to pollen and nectar in flowers. The experts analyzed data from studies conducted worldwide and discovered that most predatory insects benefit greatly from flowers, and can even survive for extended periods of time on nectar and pollen alone. This means that farmers can promote …