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| Get Resistant Plants |
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| A very easy organic pest technique is to choose disease-resistant plants for your garden. There are some plants which insects which do not appeal to insects. By planting resistant species, you can control pests for a whole season. Resistant plant varieties usually have V, F, N and T in their name. |
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| Plant Local Varieties |
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| This is another great organic pest control method. It is environment friendly and is not difficult to implement. Some plants are resistant to local pests and are thus very effective for pest control. Moreover, they require less care as they are already adapted to the local soil and weather conditions. |
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| Use Baits and Traps |
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| Bait and traps are becoming a popular organic pest control technique as it is very easy to use. Moreover, there are many companies which specialize in setting traps. There are also several types of highly effective traps available to control specific pests. Removing one specific at a time is better than using chemicals to get rid of all pests and insects around the house. A great organic pest control technique is to place shallow pans of beer throughout the lawn so that pests and insects get attracted and drown in them. |
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| Crop Rotation |
| Planting a particular species in a different spot each year prevents pests and diseases from gaining strength and allows the soil to regain its nutrients. This makes crop rotation, an effective organic pest control technique. |
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| Install Mesh Fences |
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| Putting a mesh fence around your garden helps in keeping large animals such as rabbits out of the area. You should put a tall and deep fence so that jumping and burrowing animals do not enter your garden. You should go for a full enclosure if you want to keep deers out of the lawn as they can jump quite high. A fence would be ineffective in such situations. |
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| Make Your Pesticides |
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| You can also make organic pest control products yourself with the material found in your house. For example you can use cucumber and peppermint as insect repellents. |
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| Buy Organic Pest Control Products |
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| Organic pest control products are widely available these days. You can use them if you do not want make your own pesticides. You must read the warning on the label before buying any organic pest control product as these natural products are not always safe. |
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| Organic Pest Control Companies |
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| There are several companies which specialize in providing organic pest control solutions. These companies know how to control specific pests without damaging the environment. Thus, calling an organic pest control company is a good idea if you do not want to do the job yourself. |
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