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Chapter 5:

Natural Pest Control

 

Synopsis

Natural pest control is an ideal option in managing and eliminating pests. This natural method of pest control utilizes biological materials in reducing and managing pest infestation in your garden. Natural method of controlling pests is proven to be eco-friendly.

The following information can help you gain clearer understanding on what natural pest control is all about.

Pest Control

The Natural Method of Controlling Pests

This method is referred to as new materials intended to fight pests inhabiting your garden the natural way. This is also specially designed to utilize organisms in controlling pests in a given environment. There are instances that organisms are raised or grown and then eventually released in increased numbers to fight back infestation biologically. The best part about controlling pests with the natural method is that pests are being reduced significantly without posing any harm to the environment and agriculture.

Considerations and Benefits of Natural Methods of Controlling Pest

Natural methods are less damaging and safe as compared to the other method which is chemical pest control. The latter is said to work on both the dangerous and harmless pests. Natural methods are organic in nature which means that there is definitely no additives and chemicals used. The longer this has been introduced the more effective it becomes.

There are natural pesticides that you can use in controlling pest in your organic garden and these include Neem oil, which is utilized in landscapes and gardens and used mainly for eliminating insects that chew plants such as the weevil. Another one is the Diatomaceous Earth which is a powdery or natural dust and dry material utilized mainly for killing and deterring crawling pests both outdoors and indoors. These are just few of the many natural pesticides you can use when controlling pests and growing your garden well.