How to Control Garden Pests?

It is difficult for a gardener to maintain a beautiful garden without any pests in it. But yes, there are ways to reduce to the maximum level that it will not damage your garden anymore.

Some pests are beneficial for the garden, but some pests are harmful to the fruits, flowers, and sometimes to the plant or tree also.

Below are Few Commonly Listed Pests That are Known and Found in Your Garden.

1. Birds
2. Caterpillars 
3. Snails 
4. Flea beetles
5. Codling moths
6. Mealybugs
7. Vine weevil
8. Leaf miners

There are few natural pesticides and methods to be followed to get rid of the unwanted pests. It is not necessary to buy bug-spray from the market and spoil the soil or plants. Bug-spray might be toxic to humans also. Even though it is a natural pesticide, and proper research has to be done before using the chemical to get a better result without any harm to human beings and pets.

Below are a few methods to prevent pests in the garden.

Dealing with natural enemies

The natural enemy is a new method of pest control. Insects like spiders, ladybugs, parasitic wasps, and ground beetles are natural pest killers. They prey on the pests and keep the garden clean. So, these types of insects should be encouraged to live and breeding for more. Also, this type of pest control is advised as one of the best and natural ways of controlling pests without any harm to plants, human beings, and soil of the garden.

Barriers to the Plants, Flowers, and Fruits

Barriers to plants, flowers , and fruits are an artificial way of dealing with pests. A wired net-like structure is used across the plants, or small size of it is used to cover fruits or flowers. In such a way, the plants are prevented from getting attacked by pests, but this method requires more space else the place will look shabby. 

Pest Controlling Plants

Few plants can control pests in the garden. This is another natural way of controlling pests. The flowers in some plants or the plant itself will act as a pest repellent by spreading a smell from them. These pest repellent plants are planted next to the plants which have to be saved from pests. An example of such a plant is Garlic. When garlic are planted near the garden plants, the smell will not allow the pests to invade the plants. 

Not only plants, these pest repellent plants will act as an organic fertilizer to the soil also.

Healthy Soil to Prevent Pests

The garden soil has to be treated and maintained well in such a way that they ensure to keep the plants healthy. A healthy plant is, by nature, an excellent pest repellent. Pests invasion will not harm the plants easily. 

Ensure organic fertilizers are used to keep the soil fertile because any artificial fertilizers or chemicals will keep the soil healthy,. Still, the fruits, when consumed, might harm human health.

Changing of Plants Frequently

In this natural method, the plants which are cultivated for one season will not be planted again for the next season. Instead, some other plants will be planted. This confuses the regular invaders (pests) and keeps the plants healthy.

Point to be remembered in this method is, each crop which we are selecting to cultivate must adapt to the soil. Else the plants will get killed by themselves.

Usage of Pesticides As An Option

After all the above methods, our last choice should be using the pesticide. Why is this method kept as final method? Because excess usage of pesticides will harm the plants, soil, and also human beings. For this method, gardeners will go for the choice of professional pest control experts, or they will take advice of pest control tips from the well-known person. 

Below are few eco-friendly pesticides that will not harm human beings and also the soil.

1. Neem oil spray – The bitter effect of the oil will prevent the pests.
2. Garlic pepper spray – The spicy nature of pepper will kill the pests quickly.
3. Oil spray – This is the cheapest way of all. 
4. Chili pepper spray – The spiciness is more than a pepper spray. So, the pests are killed very quickly.
5. Soap spray – In this method, the fatty soaps are sprayed, which prevents the invasion of pests.

Hiring Professionals Will Be the Best Option For You 

If the effect of pests is more or if the invasion of pests cannot be controlled, then calling pest control service is advisable. In our Masters Pest Control Melbourne company, we have trained and experienced professionals who can handle any pest controls in ease. They are equipped with all the necessary, safe chemicals and machines which can be used without harming your family members. Dial our professionals to receive the service at your doorsteps.