Insects

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Insects play an essential role in the web of life. 
Discover how the interaction between insects and plants plays a crucial role in your garden and learn why pollination by insects is important for the environment and us.

Insects make up more than half the amount of all living organisms and there are millions of species.

It should be remembered that all insects have a role to play in the environment and, whenever possible, we should avoid killing even those considered to be pests.  The role of those we perceive as pests is to get rid of unhealthy and diseased plants.

Ultimately we should create a healthy environment in which the pests cause very little damage.

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