Chemical solutions can be really harmful to humans and animals.
It can also contaminate soil and water!
We all dont want that, right?
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Try these 10 organic ways to control pests in the garden bySelf Sufficient Meinstead.
They are definitely effective.
Healthy plants
Pests like to target sick or dying plants.
Timing
Its important to grow your plants at the right time when it comes to pest control.
Plants that are grown out of season or their growing range will be more targeted by pests.
Harvest early
confirm to harvest your fruits before pests get to them.
Grow more
If you grow more, you wont probably worry if some get eaten by pests.
Some gardeners grow a sacrificial plant and allow it to become infested by pests.
Poultry
Chicken and ducks can be excellent to control pests.
Ducks, on the other hand, love eating stink bugs.
Organic sprays
Make a pest oil spray.
In a bottle, combine 2 cups of cooking oil with 1 cup of dishwashing liquid.
Use about a tablespoon of this mix per liter in a spray bottle.
you might also use Vaseline.
Put it around the base of the plant thats getting attacked by aphids or scale.
There are also pest oils, garlic concentrate, and chili concentrate.
Bio-bugs
These good bugs eat bad mites and caterpillars.
