Tips for Pest Control

Encourage natural pest control by planting flowering plants that attract beneficial insects, such as ladybugs and lacewings, which feed on garden pests. Remove weeds regularly to eliminate potential hiding places for pests and to reduce competition for nutrients. Apply organic pest control methods, such as insecticidal soap solution or neem oil, only when necessary and following the instructions carefully. Use physical barriers like row covers or netting to protect crops from birds, rabbits, or other animals. Rotate your crops each year to break the lifecycle of pests and diseases that may have overwintered in the soil.