Earth Friendly Ways Of Pest Control

The most complex threat to your garden is always unwanted insects which eat and destroy your plants and flowers. But using pesticides is more dangerous as it may make your garden a place a place of high-risk than a place of refreshment. The only way to get rid of the unwanted insects from your garden is to use the organic methods, which of course, are healthy and environment-friendly.

The most effective way of avoiding insects is to allow beneficial insects to remain in your garden. There are so many beneficial insects like bees, ladybugs etc... They also work as natural pesticides to destroy unwanted pets. If you apply chemical pesticides on your plants it will kill all the beneficial insects along with the unwanted ones, and also spoil your soil. If you use chemical pesticides over and over there is a hidden danger which often go unnoticed. The insects who fight with the pesticides to survive overpowers the poison making them less effective. But natural pesticides will always work well in your garden.

If you want your garden to be healthy and pests free, never harm the local bird population. Birds are the most natural enemies of pests as pests are the best dishes for birds. The use of unhealthy chemicals in your garden will affect the birds too, resulting the destruction of birds in your region. Encourage birds to come into your garden by placing a bird bath in the garden and by planting plants that will attract birds such as sunflowers.

Organic alternatives to pesticides also could be used to protect your garden form insects. This organic alternatives are generally safe and vigorous. Have you ever though of making a barrier to prevent pests to enter your garden? Covering your garden with a light net will work as a perfect barrier. This barrier will stop flying insects not to enter your crops or flowers. Another simple method of pest control for a small garden is handpicking. You can handpick visible insects from your garden and kill them dropping them into soap solutions.

At the end, if at all your natural preventive methods turn unsuccessful, you can use any organic plant sprays to control unwanted pests. A mixture of water and petroleum oil is an example for organic pests control method. If you prefer to have an organic garden which is a perfect refreshing place, always stick to natural methods of pests control. By doing this you not only prefer to live in a safe and healthy environment, but also fulfill your duty to the mother plant to make it safe forever.