Beneficial insect

In horticulture and gardening, beneficial insects are often considered those that contribute to pest control and native habitat integration.

Companies specializing in biological pest control sell many types of beneficial insects, particularly for use in enclosed areas, like greenhouses.

This group includes not only honeybees, but also many other kinds of bees that are more efficient at pollinating plants native to their region.

[1] Ladybugs are generally thought of as beneficial because they eat large quantities of aphids, mites and other arthropods that feed on various plants.

Other insects commonly identified as beneficial include:[2][3][4] Plants in the families Apiaceae and Asteraceae are generally valuable companions.