About this guild
Calendula, borage, yarrow, cosmos, and sweet alyssum attract predatory insects — lacewings, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps that control aphids and caterpillars without sprays.
NZ note
Plant between brassica blocks and fruit trees for maximum impact.
Plants in Beneficial Insect Guild
6 species — tap for individual companion guides and spacing.
Planting tips
- Alyssum and phacelia are fast-establishing insectary strips.
- Allow some aphids on trap plants — they feed beneficial broods.
- Avoid broad-spectrum sprays on insectary flowers.
Use the compatibility matrix
Filter to Beneficial Insect Guild to see green (beneficial), red (incompatible), and grey (neutral) for every pair. Desktop: hover cells. Mobile: tap for details and sources.
- Filter — guild pre-selected in the matrix URL
- Compare — row × column shows each relationship
- Plan — share the URL or download the PDF guide