A DIVERSIFIED APPROACH TO PREVENT PESTS

There are a lot of natural ways to prevent these pests from invading your farms and gardens.

These are safe, eco-friendly and easy to follow.

PREVENTING PESTS IN FARMS AND GARDENS

These pests multiply rapidly and destroy a lot of plants within notime, getting rid of them without involving insecticides seems

impossible.

But there are plenty of non-toxic ways which the farmers andgardeners can opt for.

AVOIDING THE PESTSYour climate might be favorable for certain pests that keep

attacking your crops.

The best way is to grow your plants somewhere else till they getmature to avoid these pests.

FINDING GENETIC RESISTANCE

Genetic engineering provides a means of

genetic pest resistance in certain crops.

They can resist several diseases and pest, thus picking them avoids the

pest problems in the first place.

MODIFYING THE CLIMATE

There is a whole range of growing practices called "protected culture"

that range from a simple rain shield to a passive greenhouse to a

high-tech greenhouse with complete climate control.

 Such measures provide relief from

certain diseases and pests.

CROP ROTATION

Possibly the most common way through which pests are controlled in annual crops is through the use of crop rotation.

This practice prevents population increases of certain pests, as every other year certain pest does not have a suitable host available.

FOSTERING BENEFICIAL ORGANISMS

To keep crop pest populations at tolerable levels, encourage these

“natural enemies” of pests by implanting the plants which

attract these predators.

For example, the Vedalia Beetle feeds on scale and can save your

plants from dying.

BARRIERS, COVERS AND TRAPS

Barriers such as plant collars and netting, covers like flowing row covers and traps can be a great

method of deterring pests.

PESTS REPELLING PLANTS

Planting yarrow, mint, basil, catnip and lemongrass are some natural deterrents for garden pests from aphids to potato beetles. They also

attract the predators that keep pests under control.

DECOY CROPS

Decoy crops attract pests to themselves, while keeping them away from your precious crops.

Allowing a single weed or arugula to grow can act as

decoy crops.  

PULL BACK THE MULCH

Under certain conditions, mulch can become a home for insects that feed on tender young plants, like slugs, pill bugs and sow bugs. So just pull out the

mulch to avoid the occurrence of such pests.

All these natural ways of controlling pests are less expensive than buying and

applying pesticides. They are also safer for your farm, garden, family and the

environment.

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