PEST CONTROL WITHOUT POISONS

Your garden is doing great, but now the insect pests are in full force. What should you do?

1. Identify the pest. Narrow your definition of pest. The simple sight of a bug should not be a call to arms!

2. Evaluate the infestation. Think control rather than eradication. Beneficial insects live in your garden too.

3. Choose an appropriate control. If you observe a bit before reacting, you’ll probably find that much insect-pest damage is more aesthetic than real.

4. Evaluate the control. Choose the best strategy for controlling insect pests while doing the least collateral harm