ORGANIC PEST CONTROL
Suppose you are keen on looking after the environment and not using potentially harmful and hazardous chemicals on your flowers, plants and vegetables. In that case, there are a range of organic pest control methods that you can utilise to help deal with common pests that can invade your garden.
The first step to organic pest control is to ensure your garden and plants are healthy and have ideal growing conditions. This will include ensuring adequate water, minimal weeds, regular fertilising and sufficient shade and sun for the plant’s particular needs.
A rich and organic soil maintains the PH balance, encouraging the growth of healthy plants and vegetables. A poor and nutrient-deprived soil will hamper the plant’s growth and increase the production of carbohydrates, which insects thrive on. To increase soil health, add compost and fertilisers to restore nutrients to the soil and plants.
Stressed, over- or under-watered plants will encourage disease and pests to attack them. Regularly monitoring the state of your plants will help determine any problems before pest populations multiply.
BEATING PESTS NATURALLY
Various Organic pest control methods help treat and prevent pest infestations and attacks once you notice a problem. These include:
Sticky Traps
A rigid material of a particular colour (yellow, white or blue) is coated with a sticky substance that is hung close to the plant height. The trap will catch insects and bugs that are attracted to the colour. You will then be able to determine what pests are in your garden and the extent of their numbers. Sticky traps can be made at home or purchased from a garden supplier.
Barriers – create a physical barrier between the pest and the plant, such as a thin netting over the plants secured firmly to the ground so the pests cannot attack the plants.
Products & Sprays
There are a variety of organic sprays available to combat common pests. These are available at your local nursery or retailer and include:
Home Made Remedies
If you want to opt for the cheaper DIY method, various homemade remedies can be made using a mixture of everyday household items, including some.
ATTRACT GOOD BUGS TO YOUR GARDEN TO COMBAT THE BAD ONES
The type of flowers and plants you have in your garden can go a long way in preventing pest attacks.
Instead of choosing plants according to aesthetical beauty or smell, consider planting a range of flowers and herbs with abundant pollen and nectar. This will attract pollinators and other beneficial insects into your garden, which will help rid you of other troublesome and unwanted pests.
Try Planting:
So, whatever form or extent you like to take it, there is a wide range of organic pest control methods you can use or purchase that are natural and greener environmental choices.
And, of course, if you want additional help and advice on organic gardening or pest control, Fox Mowing can look after it all for you. And while we’re there in your garden, we can do a lot of other stuff too to get your garden looking and feeling its best.
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