Erin Mills

Presentation Topic: "How to Foster Beneficial Insects in Your Garden"

By now we've all heard about the dark side of pesticide use and the toll it has taken on our natural world. We'll uncover the dangers of some common pesticides and talk about some natural ways to control pests, particularly biological control agents, such as beneficial carnivorous insects that are willing and ready to help you fight pests in the garden or landscape.

About Erin: Erin is a Board Certified Entomologist and Associate Director of Family Programs for the Houston Botanic Garden. She has spent 20 years studying the intricate relationships between insects and plants and she is passionate about getting gardeners to not only tolerate, but celebrate and invite insects into the garden!