“Encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps in your garden, as they feed on mealy bugs,” Adnan says. For a smaller, isolated infestation, you should be able to get it under control ...

They also consume leafhoppers, thrips, scale insects, mites, mealy bugs, and the eggs of destructive beetles and caterpillars. Want more gardening tips? Sign up for our free gardening newsletter ...

But before you add "eating bugs" to the list of things you'll never ever do, consider this: Insects are actually far more nutritious than other common forms of protein, even fish. For example ...