Tips On Protecting Your Garden From Pests & Animals
There is one thing you can always count on in your garden, and that is uninvited guests. Whether it's deer, rabbits, birds or insects, you can be sure to find something lurking in your garden. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to protect your garden from these annoying pests. Best Pest Control at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few tips you can put into action so you can enjoy your garden all to yourself this season.
Protect Your Garden From Pests
- Some gardeners use natural and homemade insecticides, such as salt spray, mineral oil and garlic spray. Using these natural insecticides and organic pesticides can help fight off pests without causing harm to you or the plant. It's important to remember to reapply these natural pesticides frequently, and especially after a summer storm.
- Certain plants can actually deter insects and pests from the rest of your garden. For example, a row of marigolds can help keep a vegetable garden safe.
- Releasing ladybugs into your garden is a great way to ward off other insects, as they will eat the bad insects that are eating your plants. Many nurseries sell packs of ladybugs for you to use as a natural pesticide.
- If your garden is experiencing an aphid outbreak, cut off the leaves that are the most consumed and spray the remaining leaves with soapy water. Aphids don't like the soapiness and it won't hurt the plant.
- If creepy crawlers like slugs, snails and caterpillars are taking over your garden, make it hard for them to cross the soil. A good way to do that is by spreading crushed eggshells beneath the targeted plants and they will hopefully move along.
Protect Your Garden From Animals
- Dogs (& even cats) are a great way to ward off other animals from sneaking into your garden. Dogs are very territorial and will make sure that they're area is protected from unwanted guests.
- Make your garden less attractive to wildlife by eliminating hiding or nesting areas like brush piles and tall grass. It's also a good idea to make your home less attractive to wildlife to deter them from wandering onto your property altogether. Seal off access to crawl spaces beneath the porch or deck and minimize food sources by covering compost piles, cleaning up birdseed, and ensuring your lawn is grub free.
- Visual and auditory devices can be used to repel animals as well. These include ultrasonic repellers, motion activated water sprayers, noise makers, faux predators, and reflective tape. However, it's important to note that these tactics may lose their effectiveness over time as pests become familiar with them.
- Fences around 4 - 8 feet are a great way to keep away larger animals such as deer from getting into your garden. However, if built correctly, they could even keep out smaller animals like rabbits or raccoons. A fence that's a few feet tall will work for most rabbits, however, persistent bunnies and groundhogs may go under to get to your garden. To make sure they don't get through, it's a good idea to go underground 10 inches with your fence. Chicken wire, hardware cloth or rabbit fencing are also a good alternative for making sure small animals don't get through.
When dealing with pests in your garden, these methods can help, but they're not guaranteed. At Best Pest Control, we can help protect your home and yard with our pest control services at the Lake of the Ozarks. In addition, if critters are getting onto your property, evict them by using our Lake of the Ozarks animal control services. To schedule your appointment, call us today at 573-348-1600.
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Protect Your Garden From Pests
- Some gardeners use natural and homemade insecticides, such as salt spray, mineral oil and garlic spray. Using these natural insecticides and organic pesticides can help fight off pests without causing harm to you or the plant. It's important to remember to reapply these natural pesticides frequently, and especially after a summer storm.
- Certain plants can actually deter insects and pests from the rest of your garden. For example, a row of marigolds can help keep a vegetable garden safe.
- Releasing ladybugs into your garden is a great way to ward off other insects, as they will eat the bad insects that are eating your plants. Many nurseries sell packs of ladybugs for you to use as a natural pesticide.
- If your garden is experiencing an aphid outbreak, cut off the leaves that are the most consumed and spray the remaining leaves with soapy water. Aphids don't like the soapiness and it won't hurt the plant.
- If creepy crawlers like slugs, snails and caterpillars are taking over your garden, make it hard for them to cross the soil. A good way to do that is by spreading crushed eggshells beneath the targeted plants and they will hopefully move along.
Protect Your Garden From Animals
- Dogs (& even cats) are a great way to ward off other animals from sneaking into your garden. Dogs are very territorial and will make sure that they're area is protected from unwanted guests.
- Make your garden less attractive to wildlife by eliminating hiding or nesting areas like brush piles and tall grass. It's also a good idea to make your home less attractive to wildlife to deter them from wandering onto your property altogether. Seal off access to crawl spaces beneath the porch or deck and minimize food sources by covering compost piles, cleaning up birdseed, and ensuring your lawn is grub free.
- Visual and auditory devices can be used to repel animals as well. These include ultrasonic repellers, motion activated water sprayers, noise makers, faux predators, and reflective tape. However, it's important to note that these tactics may lose their effectiveness over time as pests become familiar with them.
- Fences around 4 - 8 feet are a great way to keep away larger animals such as deer from getting into your garden. However, if built correctly, they could even keep out smaller animals like rabbits or raccoons. A fence that's a few feet tall will work for most rabbits, however, persistent bunnies and groundhogs may go under to get to your garden. To make sure they don't get through, it's a good idea to go underground 10 inches with your fence. Chicken wire, hardware cloth or rabbit fencing are also a good alternative for making sure small animals don't get through.
When dealing with pests in your garden, these methods can help, but they're not guaranteed. At Best Pest Control, we can help protect your home and yard with our pest control services at the Lake of the Ozarks. In addition, if critters are getting onto your property, evict them by using our Lake of the Ozarks animal control services. To schedule your appointment, call us today at 573-348-1600.
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