Do you have a garden? If you do, then you probably know how much it can be a challenge to keep your plants and flowers alive. pest problems hit every gardener at some point. In some cases, the problem might not be due to anything serious but it still needs to be dealt with immediately. Pests are almost everywhere, so bringing your favorite green thumb into your home is bound to attract them. Luckily, there are many ways you can help keep pests away from your garden and take care of it instead. We talked with the professionals at On Demand Pest Control and here’s what you need to know…

Keep your garden clean

If you want to prevent pests from invading your garden, you need to keep it clean. That’s because pests (like other critters) can’t live in a dirty environment. Plus, a clean garden has higher chances of attracting beneficial insects and keeping pests from entering. That’s especially important if you grow plants that are particularly vulnerable to pests. Here are some quick tips to keep your garden clean: – When you’re done with the gardening, clean your tools and tools’ sharp edges with a clean rag. If you don’t, pests might find their way into your garden. – Wipe down your tools and tools’ sharp edges with a clean rag after using them to prevent pests from crawling into your garden. – If you add compost to your garden, make sure to remove it at the end of the growing season. It’s almost certain that pests like to live in a dirty environment and a dirty compost pile is the perfect spot for them.

Know what’s nesting in your garden

When you’re growing vegetables and fruits, you might wanna know that pests might be lurking inside them. There are many kinds of pests that might be hiding inside your vegetables. Some common ones include aphids, thrips, caterpillars and whiteflies. Some vegetables are more prone to pests, so you need to learn what’s nesting in your garden. Here are some ways to know what’s nesting inside your garden: – Inspect your plants for signs of pests like Aphids, Aphid Hangers, Thrips, Caterpillars, Whiteflies, Myriads. – Inspect your vegetables for signs of pests like red and purple spots, holes, damaged leaves, wilting, etc. – Inspect your vegetables at night to catch any pests that might be active then. – Inspect your garden while you’re out walking around in the evening.

Use physical barriers like fences and shrubs

If you have a garden you might wanna keep pests out of it. There are many physical barriers you can use to prevent pests from entering your garden. Some of them are physical barriers, like fences and walls, while others are plants.

Encourage beneficial insects

The first, and most important thing that you can do to keep your garden pests at bay is to encourage the beneficial insects. Beneficial insects are those that eat the harmful ones. There are many types of beneficial insects in gardens but ladybugs are usually the most common and effective. Ladybugs are easy to find, they are available all year round, and they eat aphids, fungus, mites, mealybugs, and scale. You can encourage lady bugs by leaving empty soda and beer bottles in your garden or by placing some water in a pitcher and leaving it in a sunny area. Ladybugs will lay their eggs on the water so you can also create a nymph habitat for them by adding some gravel and pebbles into the water.

Fend off pests with natural chemicals

Some plants and flowers are naturally toxic to pests. These include onions, daffodils, marigolds, lemon verbena, and pumpkins. You can use these plants to protect your plants from pests by planting them near your vulnerable plants. You can also use natural substances to create a barrier around your plants. The most common substance used in this way is a material called burlap. You can practically grow your own burlap barrier by growing plants in pots or hanging baskets and covering the pots with burlap. You can also make your own materials by using wire fencing and cedar wood fencing. Cedar wood fencing should not be painted because it will rot and create a harmful substance inside the fence.

Conclusion

Pests are almost everywhere, so bringing your favorite green thumb into your home is bound to attract them. Luckily, there are many ways you can help keep pests away from your garden and take care of it instead. The first, and most important thing that you can do to keep your garden pests at bay is to encourage the beneficial insects. Beneficial insects are those that eat the harmful ones. There are many types of beneficial insects in gardens but ladybugs are usually the most common and effective. Ladybugs are easy to find, they are available all year round, and they eat aphids, fungus, mites, mealybugs, and scale. Physical barriers are a very effective way to keep pests out of your garden.