Organic Pest Control Without Chemicals

Pests are a fact of gardening, but chemicals are not the only answer, and organic control often works better over time by protecting the insects that help you. The goal is balance, not elimination.

The approach is prevention first, then physical and biological controls, with sprays as a last resort. A healthy garden with diverse plants naturally resists most outbreaks.

• Encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings
• Use row covers to block pests physically
• Hand-pick large pests like caterpillars
• Neem oil and insecticidal soap handle stubborn cases