Besides being deadly to insects and plants, pesticides can be unhealthy for humans and dangerous to the environment. While it may be tempting to buy a bug killer from the local hardware store or nursery to get rid of those pesky insects that seem to be invading your garden, there are other ways to control garden pests and insects without risking your health or hurting the Earth.
By spraying your plants with chemicals, you are defeating the purpose of pure and organic gardening. Organic gardening entails growing plants by using only what nature provides. An important part of this gardening system is insects and beneficial predators.
Most insects actually help keep their ecosystem running smoothly, but there are exceptions. The best way to make sure that unwanted pests stay away and the good bugs can live in harmony with the plants, is preventative measure.
By growing plants that are best suited to your climate, you will produce plants that are healthy and less stressed than plants that have to work harder to thrive within their environment. This will deter insects since they tend to attack plants that are in distress. Also, it is important to maintain the correct moisture and sun/shade level of your plants and to be sure that there is a diverse selection of plants so an infestation of a certain plant won't destroy your entire garden.
By encouraging beneficial insects such as ladybugs and spiders, nature will take it's course and keep the harmful bugs at bay. Creating an environment that invites frogs, birds, and even some snakes to cohabitate in your garden is another great way to control the pests in your garden.
By controlling climate and using natural insect and pest control methods, it is possible to manage our gardens without chemicals or pesticides, making our harvests truly a bounty from nature.
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