Garden Pests Control Tips

Garden Pest Control Tips

Pestscome in all shapes and sizes, some of them are cute some are creepycrawlers. Its really best to prevent them from invading yourspace rather than eliminating them, as each species is necessary inthe ecosystem.

Do some research. Find out what the animal or insect dislikes the mostand use it as a natural deterrent.

Last Updated - 26th September 2005

Nematodes

There is an old notion that planting marigolds among the rows ofvegetables in the garden will control insect pests. The idea is popularbecause the marigold, although quite attractive, has a rather unpleasantodor. They share this feature with other attractive flowering plantsincluding the geranium. However, not all varieties of marigolds areeffective in controlling nematodes and other pests. The French dwarfmarigold, scientifically known as Tagetes patula, seems to be themost effective of the many marigold species when it comes to controllingnematodes. A method which is more effective than planting the marigoldsinside the row of vegetables is to sow the marigold seeds rather thicklyover the garden. Let them grow for at least two months and then plowthem under. Their nematode controlling quality should remain in thesoil for the entire growing season if done in this manner

Slugs

Slugs and Snails: Snails are attracted to good old beer, just poursome in a dish set outside and they will drown in it.

Try putting dog hair around your plants if they are bothered byslugs.

To keep slugs out of your garden. Roll out a band of copper wirealong the perimeter of your garden. Their slimy bodies get a smallelectrical charge if they try to cross--so they don't!

Ants

To prevent ant from returning, place a few pieces of mint gum aroundpoint of infestation. They can't stand the mint!

Ordinary table salt sprinkled around most frequented areas actsas a good deterrent.

Ground cinnamon is a good non toxic ant deterrent.

An equal mixture of baking soda and sugar sprinkled in the frequentedareas will kill the ants.

Borax and sugar mixed in equal parts will kill the ants. *Cautionkeep away from children and pets.

To keep ants off your bigger flowers and shrub put tape around thetrunk, sticky side out.

Rabbits

Hot Tabasco sauce on plants will keep rabbits out of the garden.

Human hair will keep rabbits out of your garden!! Collect hair fromyour brushes and spread it around your garden!

Mosquito

Mosquito Remedy! Mix oil of citronella with Vaseline and apply toexposed areas.

Japanese Beetles

When Japanese beetles invade your garden, you can fight back withhomemade traps. Use a plastic gallon jug with the top portion cutoff as a container and fill it with the following bait: 2 cups ofwater, 1 mashed banana, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup wine, 1/4 tsp. bakingyeast. Allow this mixture to ferment in a warm place and them putit in the garden. Beetles will find it irresistible.

General Insect Repellents

Spray plants with a solution of dishwashing soap and water to keepbugs off them. It is best to spray at night or early morning.

Insect repellent - Make a solution of mint oil and rubbing alcohol,place in a spray bottle and spray yourself before any outings, themint acts as a natural deterrent for most insects.

Fleas indoors: Sprinkle Household Borax on your carpet and let sitfor awhile. Vacuum up.

Insect and Roach Exterminator! Mix the following: Borax, one pound;powdered sugar, 60 oz.; add one oz. cocoa powder and two oz. sodiumfluoride. Mix well and sprinkle around places pests are known to frequent.Keep out of reach of children!

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