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No dig gardens essentially strive to be their own ecosystem. This is the sign of the best sort of garden, one that is in tune with itself without the need for pest or disease control. Starting with a weed free bed and clean compost, the garden should get off to a roaring start on this front.
That doesn't mean pests or disease won't ever be present, but it may be minimised under these conditions. Once your garden is underway, factors may change to alter the harmony in your garden. There is an astonishing range of things that can bring your garden plants under attack. To rectify problems, always go with the least toxic option for your garden's sake and for your sake, starting with these home recipes.
To discourage animals and some insects from eating your plants, combine one cup of water, 5 garlic cloves and 6 large hot peppers. Blend thoroughly in a blender, then strain into a spray bottle. Add another cup of water and spray away.
For red spider mites, mix 4 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid in one gallon of water. Spray plants weekly until mites are gone, then monthly to stop them from returning.
Encourage native birds into you garden with bird houses, water baths and native flowering vegetation. They will eat many times their own weight in insects.
Cucumber peels on an ant route will make them go away.
For hardshell scale insects, mix 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon mild liquid soap in two gallons of water. Spray or wipe on plants once a week for 3 weeks or until gone.
Put beer in a shallow pan in the garden to trap snails and slugs overnight. Vinegar in a shallow pan will do the same thing.
Salt sprinkled on snails and slugs will kill them instantly. Go out in the evening with a flashlight and salt shaker and protect your plants!
Orange or grapefruit halves hollowed and turned upside down placed around the garden will also attract snails and slugs. Go out in the morning to shake salt on those hiding under the peel.
Put a whole garlic bulb through a garlic press and let it sit in a glass jar with several ounces of mineral oil. Mix a few spoonfuls with dishwashing liquid, hot pepper sauce and water in a spray bottle. This will discourage rabbits, gophers and woodchucks from entering your garden. It will also keep beetles off most vegetable plants.
Another important method for pest control in the garden is companion planting. Some examples include: Planting garlic to deter flying insects; while mint and sage near cabbage will repel the cabbage fly. There is more information on companion planting on my site www.no-dig-vegetablegarden.com.
Judy Williams (http://www.no-dig-vegetablegarden.com) splits her time between being an executive and an earth mother goddess. No Dig Vegetable Gardens represents a clean, green way to grow your own food. The site covers all aspects of growing, cooking and preserving your harvest.
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Two 60-Watt Lifetime Bug Bulbs
Clothes Moth Alert
Trap moths and pests before they damage your clothes or food.
Wasp Trap
Just bait the jar and the wasps or flies crawl in and stay trapped.
Six Mosquito Dunks
The floating Dunk kills mosquito larvae without harmful poisons.
Garden Toad House
This whimsical stoneware shelter provides an environment toads love.
Live Ladybugs
Offer ladybugs their own hibernation nooks and crannies with our stained pine Ladybug Village.
Victorian Toad House
This whimsical stoneware shelter provides an environment toads love.
Sonic Mole Chaser
Our Mole Chaser gets rid of burrowing rodents in your yard.
Deer Off' Spray, 32 oz.
Deer Off' effectively repels deer and other pests for up to 3 months.
Garlic Clips, 25 Pack
Deer and Rabbits Won't Get Past the Smell Deer and rabbits have a sense of smell a hundred times greater than ours, so just imagine how they react to these powerful garlic repellent clips! They're made with a concentrated garlic oil that is 1,000 times stronger than garlic juice, yet is organic a
Slug-X Trap
Moveable Trap Kills 50 Slugs Overnight! Leave it to a gardener in rainy England to improve on the tried-and-true “beer cup” method of trapping slugs. The Slug-X Trap has a low roof that keeps beer bait fresh and concentrates its enticing aroma. Inside, three large reservoirs dispatch an army
Cat Scat, set of 5
Pantry Bug Trap, set of 2
Here's a safe, non-toxic way to help keep flour, cereals, and pet food free of pesky meal moths. The disposable cardboard trap lures moths with a natural sex lure, trapping them on the sticky surface inside. Keeps your pantry moth-free. Earth-friendly, non-chemical insect control. Effective for up to three months. Traps have two-year shelf life, if unopened.
Two Fruit Fly Traps with Soapstone Box
Unlike sticky, unsightly flypaper, our Fruit Fly Traps are enclosed in a tasteful hand-carved soapstone box. The all-natural, non-toxic lures are simple to use, mess-free and safe around food. Flies are trapped out of sight. After a month you simply throw the trap away. Set includes 1 Soapstone Box and 2 Fruit Fly Traps. Traps are safe to use around food. Each non-toxic lure lasts one month. Box can also hold potpourri or jewelry. Additional traps also available.
Roach Traps, set of 9
It's tempting to go all out with chemical sprays when you spot disgusting, disease-carrying roaches in the house, but you don't need them. These non-toxic traps work with a natural attractant to lure roaches to a sure and sticky end. Each trap lasts 2 months; you get over a year's supply. Set of 9 disposable traps for under $10! Clean and easy to use. Safe around food. Rids your home of roaches without risking your family's health.
Silverfish Traps, set of 12
Silverfish are attracted by starchy foods, photos and old paper, and they can ruin valuable books and mementos before you even know they're around. Stop infestations before they start with these safe, non-toxic traps. They use a natural lure to attract pests, then trap them on the sticky inside surface. Each disposable trap lasts up to 3 months; set of 12 gives you 3 years of protection. Protect valuable books and photos from being ruined by silverfish. Safe for use around food. Non-toxic d
Mosquito Trap
Stop mosquito outbreaks before they happen with this innovative trap. It uses a powerful pheromone to lure fertile female mosquitoes inside, getting rid of them and their thousands of young. Easy to use; simply add rainwater or pond water and a handful of grass clippings and the lure to the trap. Traps disease-carrying mosquitoes! Breaks the egg-laying cycle. Uses a powerful pheromone lure. 1/2-gallon trap includes one 6-week lure. Additional Mosquito Lures sold separately (set of 2).
Slug and Snail Trap & Bait
The only thing more repulsive than a live slug is a dead one. This professional-quality trap has a removable inner chamber you simply lift out, empty, and rinse clean. What's more, the trap sits underground so it practically disappears in the garden; only the earth-colored lid is visible. You'll never again have to touch a slimy slug! Removable inner chamber rinses clean. Lid is self-locking to keep out rainwater and animals. Includes 6-month supply of all-natural, non-toxic bait. Bait is eco-fr
Wasp Trap
Just bait the jar and the wasps or flies crawl in and stay trapped.
Mosquito Power Trap
Why do mosquitoes love you' They're attracted by the scent of your breath. This chemical-free, propane-powered Mosquito Power Trap uses moist carbon dioxide, scented octenol, and heat to mimic human breath. Mosquitoes and biting flies are irresistibly drawn to it, where they're vacuumed into a remov
Fruit Fly Traps, set of 2
Keep fruit flies away for up to four weeks with these decorative traps.
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Natural Enemies: An Introduction to Biological Control
Beneficial Insects and Pest Control available at Gardens Alive
As the word spread about these non-toxic repellents,
" Not Tonight Deer " become the preferred repellent at local nurseries.
