Non Chemical Safety:

  Many chemicals used to control pests are harmful for the environment including for human beings. It's important to use a non-toxic pest control method to safeguard environment. Using non-chemical ways to kill pests provides a safer alternative as compared to the toxic chemical ways. Non-chemical solutions are usually less expensive and offer long-term control for your pest problems.

Prevention

  Fertilize water and prune plants to keep them healthy and less prone to pests. Get rid of problems promptly. Letting an infestation go for a long period of time creates larger problems later. Keep weeds to a minimum, as pests usually start feeding on weeds and end up on plants. Use a rototiller to break down weeds and break up the soil so insects find it hard to survive. Clean up and remove dead plants to stop pests from hiding there. Pick off pests by hand and dispose of them. Plant those companion plants that repel pests from the garden. Plant garlic to repel Japanese beetles, spider mites and squash vine borers. Plant marigolds to repel squash bugs, white flies and tomato horned worms. Make collars of aluminum foil or cardboard and place them around young plants to prevent cutworms.

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