Those topics have been discussed in the Pests and Diseases forum, Integrated Pest Management (where beneficials are an important tool), Organic Gardening, and even the Insect Forum.

Thank you, Rhizo. I must have missed the insect forum during my search. Heading there now...many thanks again.

Edna

Edna, that forum is a little slow sometimes, but a few of us keep a good watch out. If you need any help, I hope that you'll email me!

I've done crop scouting in the past and have focused quite a bit on beneficial insects. Lady bugs and lace wings are very good at eating unwanted pests. I have a book somewhere in my office. I'll have to do some looking and let you know more!

Ps. even such things as bird feeders may be enough to attract unwanted garden pests.

Here is a link that might be useful: Controling unwanted pests

I think you worded that wrong: bird feeders may attract the birds that EAT unwanted garden pests. ;-)