Japanese Larvea Beetle

Having this beetle in your herb garden is a sign that you have healthy soil, however, it is not a visitor you would welcome. In a lawn, they are the reason you get lots of underground activity-like moles, etc. They can be picked by hand safely, except for the squeamish.

Ladybug - Female

This common beetle is beneficial to any gardener. Consider it a treat to have them amongst your herbs. They are very busy, eating aphids voraciously.

Crane Fly - Beneficial Insect

Crane flies are a welcome addition to any herb garden. They are called pollinators, and are essential to any garden ecosystem.

Leafhoppers are mildly bad. In large numbers, they can eat a lot, but in small numbers and tiny as they are, they don't do enough damage to warrant aggressive action.

Orb spiders are beautiful and a powerfully beneficial visitor to your herb garden. Spiders are a bit scary looking for some people, but they truly are a wonderful addition to your garden ecosystem. If you find a garden spider in your herb garden, it is sometimes easier to just leave that herb alone and let the spider be a silent neighbor. Your herbs will benefit!