If your plants have been munched, crunched, chomped, rasped or ripped, the most important thing to do is make sure you have correctly identified the culprit. Knowing what you’re up against is essential to know what you need to do to treat the problem.
SGA is a big fan of non-chemical pest control and prevention, such as monitoring your garden for early outbreaks, ensuring good air circulation between plants and alternative home remedies such as garlic sprays. Investigate non-chemical approaches to pest control here and here – the planet will thank you for it.
If you do use any chemical product, look for lower-impact products and please read the label VERY carefully. And to understand what the chemical terms on labels, it’s worth looking here.
More information about pests and pest control is found on links below:
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Low Impact Pest Management 101 Video
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