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Home » Psst, Over Here: Garden Pests Don’t Have To Be Pesky
Psst, Over Here: Garden Pests Don’t Have To Be Pesky

Psst, Over Here: Garden Pests Don’t Have To Be Pesky

07/13/2018 By Deborah T

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Gardening should be fun and relaxing. Being outside and tending to plants, flowers and the like shouldn’t be stressful. But when the garden pests turn up en masse, that’s when things get difficult. You would like nothing more than to leave them alone and let them be, but it’s tricky when they start eating the produce. You can’t beat evolution, but you can fight back. Otherwise, it won’t be the summer heat which destroys the garden. Don’t worry because you don’t have to transform into a maniacal, mass murderer to do the job.

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Here are the tricks of the trade to counter pesky pests.

Hire Pest Control Experts

You don’t have to kill. You can outsource it to someone else instead! But sadly, the only option in lots of cases is to terminate the problem as insects breed and nest like crazy. In a matter of days, there may be an infestation which is impossible to deal with without a specialist. That’s why calling Atkins or a reputable pest management company is a savvy move. For those that aren’t keen on pesticides, organic businesses do exist. However, the effects may not be as comprehensive and the service may be more expensive. The decision is yours depending on how you feel.

Plant Protectors

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Once they are gone, it’s important to stay on top of keeping away the garden pests. Otherwise, they will return and you’ll be back to square one. Hiring pest services to kill them every time isn’t cheap, which is why protectors are favorites among gardeners. As the name suggests, they are plants, shrubs, and hedges which cover the most vulnerable flowers. Because they tend to be thick and chunky, pests struggle to get past their defenses. Some are pungent and ward insects away with a strong smell. Garlic and catnip are two excellent examples. One Green Planet has eight more for those who are interested.

Predator Enhancers

Another shrewd move is to plant stuff which attracts predators. Then, their instincts will kick in and they’ll start to kill off the pests in big bursts. Predators include everything from wasps and bees to ladybugs and hoverflies. Lacewings and Mantids are welcome too. Spark People recommends buying parsley, fennel and sunflower seeds to get the right mix. Predators love flowers which like sunflowers. These bloom and give off sweet smells. After all, most of them are pollinators and that is their primary role. Alyssum also fits the bill because it’s about as fresh a flower as you can get this time of year.

Lay Traps

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Not all pests have wings and can fly. Some are slow and sluggish. Yes, this is a reference to slugs and snails. Although they look unassuming, their appetite is ferocious. Both can grow through plants in a matter of minutes. Cabbage is a particular favorite, as are most leafy greens. The good thing is that homemade traps will show them the door. Crushed up eggshells are sharp and cut their soft underbelly, so they’ll have to find another free meal.

What garden pests do you find pest pesky? What are your secrets?
 

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Deborah T
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Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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About Deborah T

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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