Organic Pest Controls

Some organic gardening enthusiasts believe that the use of pesticides conflicts with the principle of maintaining a harmonious ecosystem.

Some organic gardening enthusiasts believe that the use of pesticides conflicts with the principle of
maintaining a harmonious ecosystem. Eliminating all insects could throw the delicate system out of
balance. They advocate introducing natural predators such as birds and frogs into the garden to take care of the bugs.

If, however, you choose to use pesticides in your organic garden, you’ll want to use pesticides that are
completely natural, without any synthetics or chemicals. While some inorganic pesticides are safe enough to eat, they can still damage the ecosystem if allowed to run off. Organic pesticides are best.

You can choose from among various organic pesticide sprays on the market. Most of them can be used in hydroponics gardens as well as in outdoor gardens. Natural pesticides work by interfering with the bugs’ digestion but don’t kill or permanently harm them.

Another option is to use row covers, plant collars, netting, and other barriers to protect your plants and
crops from insects.

But before using pesticides or plant covers or buying a truckload of frogs and bird feeders, take time to watch the interaction of the plants and insects in your garden. What is really going on? Are the insects really devouring your crops or are they just taking a few nibbles? Most plants have evolved with the ability to survive a little nibbling. Are the insects actually harming your plants as you fear, or are they just using them temporarily like good campers? Could some of them even be interacting beneficially with your plants? Plants and insects have grown up together over millions of years of evolution. Before panicking when you see insects on your plants, take time to really observe them.

It’s usually obvious if you have a real problem with a predator. If the ecosystem in your garden is out of balance because of an excess of one or more species of insects, you might consider restoring balance by applying one of the pest control methods mentioned above, whether an organic pesticide spray, protective barriers, or natural predators. The ecosystem of a garden can be thrown out of balance by atypical weather (nature herself) and the migration of insects not native to your area. Used wisely, natural pesticides can help uphold the principle tenet of organic gardening by promoting harmony.

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