Beneficial Insects and Pest Management

Jason, the Cloud Gardener, discusses the unique challenges of gardening on the 18th floor, focusing on the absence of natural pests and pollinators. He shares his experiences with aphid infestations, likely introduced through cheap compost, and his plans to introduce ladybugs and lacewings to restore balance. Jason emphasizes the importance of checking plants for pests before introducing them to the garden. He also plans to experiment with attracting more pollinators by increasing the number of cut flowers. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and share their experiences.

What natural pests are absent in the cloud garden?

• Snails and slugs

• Butterflies and bees

• Ladybugs and lacewings

• Aphids and caterpillars

Why does the gardener have to manually pollinate plants?

• Insufficient sunlight

• Too many pests

• Lack of natural pollinators

• Poor soil quality

Which insect did the gardener learn to appreciate as a pollinator?

• Flies

• Bees

• Ants

• Butterflies

What is the gardener's experiment to attract more pollinators?

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Adding more water features

• Increasing cut flowers

• Installing bird feeders

What unexpected pest did the gardener battle in the cloud garden?

• Beetles

• Grasshoppers

• Caterpillars

• Aphids

How did the aphids likely get introduced to the cloud garden?

• By birds

• From neighboring gardens

• Via cheap compost

• Through the air

What beneficial insects are being introduced to control aphids?

• Bees and butterflies

• Spiders and wasps

• Ladybugs and lacewings

• Ants and beetles

What additional benefit do lacewings provide besides controlling aphids?

• They deter birds

• They act as pollinators

• They enhance plant growth

• They improve soil quality

What is the gardener planning to document in the future?

• The construction of a new garden area

• The release of beneficial insects

• The installation of a greenhouse

• The growth of new plants

What is the gardener's main goal with the introduction of ladybugs and lacewings?

• To increase plant diversity

• To balance the ecosystem

• To attract more birds

• To reduce watering needs