Pest control is a thing, in summer. No garden lover feels any affection for the pests that invade their special space. We love the birds, the butterflies and the bees, but some of the more pesky creepy crawlies are the enemy of our beautiful plants.
The problem with keeping them away is doing it in an eco friendly way. Pest control can be achieved quite naturally, actually, without using harmful chemicals or toxic sprays.
Here are some helpful recipes for homemade pest control: they’re natural fungal deterrents, insect repellents and traps, which are safer for your garden, your family and the environment.
Of course the best way to prevent pests from invading is to keep them from coming in the first place. You can do that by keeping
Without harmful chemicals.
plants dry; wet plants attract insects and can encourage fungal proliferation, so water your plants early in the morning or evening.
Pest control methods can also include seaweed mulch. It repels slugs and keeps plants strong and healthy enough to fight off disease. Also, pull out weak plants – they attract predators and may already be infected. Clear away all garden weeds and debris.
And remember to clean your tools after working with infected plants – don’t spread the infection!
