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Pest ControlPest Control

Insects, Weeds, and Diseases--these are the unwelcome visitors to our lawns, landscapes and vegetable gardens. Traditionally these are controlled with man made chemicals that have consequences beyond controlling unwanted pests. 

 

Nature has strategies to deal with these pests without the use of synthetic chemicals. Organic control options are ideal for the consumer who wants a beautiful lawn and garden without the risks of these man made chemicals and poisons.

 

 


When?

Perhaps one of the best approaches to pest control is a combination of methods. Using a multiple solutions can be a very effective way to control the pests in your garden.  Leaf eating worms

 

Solutions, such as removing debris or incorporating good fertilizers, can be used even before insect pests have been spotted in your garden. 

 

Various types of control methods should be performed or used at differng times of year, depending on the insect pest.  This is important in controlling caterpillars, for example.  If you wait too long and the caterpillars are pupating into adult moths, it is too late to use B.t. which is effective only in the larval stage. 

 

 

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Safer®Brand brings you a variety of effective insecticides that are gentler on the environment! Most of them proudly display the OMRI Listed® organic seal and comply for use in organic gardening!

 

 

 

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