Natural Pest Control Methods For Plants

Fortunately there are many effective and safe all natural ways you can control pests in the garden most of which will save time and effort to boot.

Natural pest control methods for plants. Companion planting plants such as marigold bee balm dill and nasturtium are common companion plants to help prevent pests. Chemically bordeaux is a mixture of copper sulfate and calcium hydroxide lime. Bordeaux mixture is another organic pest control mineral that targets insects on many vegetable crops. Plant smart to wipe out aphids the best way to get rid of aphids is to invite their natural predators into the garden.

Then make a plan of attack known as an integrated pest management strategy. When plantings are mixed pests are less likely to spread throughout a crop. Identity what your pests are and research their lifecycles habitat requirements and predators. Crop rotation avoid planting the same plant in the same location two seasons in a row.

It may damage plant leaves if applied in cool wet weather. Polyculture interplanting different types of plants in beds makes it more difficult for pests to find preferred plants. Insect pests are often plant specific. Plant mint fennel dill yarrow sunflowers and dandelion to attract ladybirds praying mantis hoverflies and lacewings all of which will happily feast on your aphids.