{"id":4403,"date":"2024-05-30T10:11:33","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T10:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimumpestcontrol.com\/?p=4403"},"modified":"2024-07-24T19:12:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T19:12:04","slug":"keep-pests-out-of-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimumpestcontrol.com\/keep-pests-out-of-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have a garden, you probably frequently notice different insects consuming your produce. You might find this upsetting and annoying. However, that does not mean you cannot control these pests. Given that chemicals also impact beneficial bugs, you don\u2019t need to use them.<\/p>\n

Continue reading our blog post for some advice on how to keep pests out of your garden.<\/p>\n

How to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden<\/h2>\n

To get rid of these annoyances, many commercial insecticides and repellents are used, but using them near flowers and vegetables is dangerous. They may also be harmful to people, animals, and helpful insects.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, eliminating garden bugs can be accomplished in a few simple, low-cost, and natural ways.<\/p>\n

Here are some all-natural and non-chemical methods to maintain a healthy and bug-free garden:<\/p>\n

You Can Use Physical Barriers<\/h3>\n

Covering your crops to prevent pests from getting to them is the easiest way to prevent pest problems. That being said, it is a temporary fix.<\/p>\n

Vulnerable plants can be shielded from pests by row covers, which are made of mesh or lightweight fabric. While preventing insects from getting close to the plants, these covers let light, air, and water through. Flying insects like carrot flies and cabbage moths are successfully warded off from crops by row covers.<\/p>\n

To further prevent birds, insects, and other animals from eating the fruits, you can place netting or tiny mesh screens around berry bushes and fruit trees.<\/p>\n

You Can Utilize Companion Planting<\/h3>\n

One of the best ways to keep bugs away from your favorite flowers or vegetables is to plant companion plants. It\u2019s an ancient custom of growing specific plants together to optimize their advantages and keep pests away. This works because beneficial insects are attracted to certain plants and bugs are naturally repelled by others.<\/p>\n

Following are some examples of common companion plants along with suggestions for how to use them:<\/p>\n