Friday, August 26

Controlling plant diseases, pests and insects in the garden is a constant cause of concern for every gardener. Getting rid of all these unnecessary elements from the garden is very important as they can cause major harm to your plants. However, it is equally crucial to understand that not all insects are harmful for your garden.

Identifying the beneficial insects from harmful ones come from experience and learning. Insects like Ladybugs, Praying Mantis, Hover- flies, Brachonids and Lacewings eat harmful leaf eating insects that destroy crops and plants in the garden. There are several pesticides and insecticides available in the market that can used to treat the problem. There are companies that provide pest control treatment on affordable rates. However, excessive use of chemicals regularly might harm the plants so it is advisable to always use recommended quantity. Natural pest control is also great for the garden at home as it does not have any side- effects and work well. Garlic, Horticulture Oil and Worm Compost helps in getting rid of unnecessary bugs and insects. Planting garlic bulbs near rose plants is very effective as it protects roses from insects. Most of the insects can be found in damp and dark patches where sunlight does not penetrate. Keeping the garden dry and rid of standing water can ensure that insects do not get favorable breeding conditions. Alternatively, you can also invest in traps and barriers that are available to catch harmful insects and bugs. Floating row covers, Barrier paper, Yellow flypaper and pheromones are some other ways to keep the insects away. Rodents and moles also cause a lot of nuisance in the kitchen garden as they destroy all the vegetables and roots. They can be controlled with traps, baits and poison that are inexpensive and readily available in the market.