Explain the importance of natural balances in plant protection.

**Explain the importance of natural balances in plant protection to include beneficial organisms (ladybirds, lacewings, hoverfly, hoverfly larvae, frogs, hedgehogs, birds).

Give TWO examples of how beneficial organisms can be encouraged.

Give TWO examples of how garden practices can disturb these balances, including the use of pesticides.

Describe TWO methods that can be used to restore and maintain the natural balances to minimise the need for pesticides**