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Hey there,
Have you ever watched a bug problem solve itself… and felt mildly offended?
Like: “Excuse me, I was preparing to spiral about these aphids. Who said you could handle this quietly?”
Meet this week’s MVP: the parasitoid wasp.
Nature’s tiniest hit squad… for pests.
They’re not the big, angry picnic wasps. These are usually tiny, easy-to-miss, and busy doing the kind of work your spray bottle wishes it could do without the collateral damage.
The vibe: “I’m small, but I’m employed.”
Parasitoid wasps lay eggs on or inside other insects, usually the ones you don’t want around (aphids, caterpillars, whiteflies). The babies grow up using that host as food.
Yes, it’s intense.
Also? It’s incredibly effective. And weirdly balanced.
How to tell they’re around (without needing a biology degree)
Fewer pests, even though you didn’t nuke the yard
Aphid ‘mummies’: tan, puffed-up aphids stuck in place like they got freeze-framed mid-drama
Your garden feels… self-regulating. Like it has a nervous system
Bug Wisdom
Small things can do big work
🪲 The best defense is a strong ecosystem
🪲 Not everything helpful is loud or obvious
Reset Your Energy and Feel Lighter With a January Liver Reset
January is the perfect time to reset, rebalance, and support your body after the indulgence of the holidays. If you’re doing Dry January or simply craving a fresh start, focusing on liver health can make a powerful difference—and it’s one of the most overlooked wellness rituals.
That’s why I’ve made Pique’s Liver Detox Protocol part of my January reset. Inspired by over 3,000 years of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this gentle daily ritual supports your body’s natural detoxification processes without harsh cleanses or deprivation.
The protocol includes two simple moments a day: Electric Turmeric in the morning and La Ginger in the evening. In the morning, Electric Turmeric feels warming, grounding, and nourishing—like a calm reset before the day begins. At night, La Ginger is bold and soothing, supporting digestion and overnight renewal.
Within weeks, I noticed steadier energy, less bloating, clearer skin, and an overall lighter feeling. It didn’t feel like a detox—it felt like alignment. Two small rituals, big results.
Home Tip
Want more “good guys” and fewer freeloaders?
Let a few herbs flower (dill, basil, cilantro)
Plant tiny-nectar flowers (alyssum, yarrow, chamomile)
Go easy on broad sprays. Those wipe out allies along with enemies
Body Tip (keep it subtle)
If you’ve been feeling low-key depleted, ask:
Where is your energy getting fed on in small, constant ways—scrolling, over-explaining, people-pleasing, a “minor” stress you keep tolerating?
Your body notices what your brain normalizes.
Parasitoid wasps are a reminder: nature doesn’t chase “perfect.” It restores balance. One tiny correction at a time.
—Gabi & Bea