Controlling pests in your garden is essential to ensure your plants stay healthy and thrive. Here are some effective methods for pest control in gardens.
Companion Planting: Some plants naturally repel pests or attract beneficial insects. For example, marigolds can deter nematodes, and planting basil near tomatoes can repel pests.
Organic Sprays: Use organic insecticidal soaps, neem oil, or garlic-pepper spray to control pests.
Crop Rotation: Rotate your crops each season to disrupt pest life cycles and reduce the buildup of pests that target specific plants.
Physical Barriers: Use row covers or netting to physically block pests from reaching your plants.
Handpicking: Regularly inspect your plants and manually remove pests like caterpillars, slugs and beetles.
Trap Crops: Plant trap crops that attract pests away from your main crops. For instance, planting nasturtiums to attract aphids away from your vegetables.
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