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Your natural garden pest control guide

by Gwen Uyen Le 09/18/2023

Some of the best garden pest control solutions can be found in the garden itself. There are many plants with natural pest control properties, and beneficial insects to keep away the bad bugs.

If you’re interested in sustainable and environmentally friendly pest control for your garden, consider these options:

Pest-repelling plants

By planting the right combination of plants, you can let your garden do the pest control for you. Many plants have natural pest-repellent properties, while others can serve as decoy plants to draw bugs away from more vulnerable plants.

Some of the most popular bug-busting plants to include in your garden are:

  • Catnip
  • Mint
  • Nasturtium
  • Dill
  • Marigolds
  • Rosemary
  • Lavender

These plants keep away garden pests like aphids, beetles, caterpillars, shield bugs and whiteflies. As a bonus, plants like marigolds and lavender also repel mosquitos. Consider planting these herbs and flowers around garden edges or anywhere else in your yard for natural pest control.

Beneficial bugs

Not all garden bugs are bad. In fact, there are many beneficial insects you want in your garden to keep the plants and soil healthy. Introducing natural predators to feast on garden pests is an excellent natural pest control method, and some of the best bugs for the job include:

  • Ladybugs eat soft-bodied garden pests like aphids.
  • Lacewings eat aphids, caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, leafhoppers and scales.
  • Spiders are natural predators in the garden and protect your plants from myriad pests including spider mites, aphids, caterpillar beetles and whiteflies.

Pest control is a key to healthy plants, but most garden pests can be controlled by the garden and its natural denizens. Knowing which plants and which insects are allies in your pest control endeavors will help you maintain a healthy garden without synthetic sprays or pesticides.

About the Author
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Gwen Uyen Le

Bilingual Agent: English & Vietnamese  

I am an energetic, God-loving person who loves all that city of Baton Rouge has to offer. I became a licensed REALTOR in Louisiana and began selling real estate with one of the nation's largest Real-Estate companies. I specialize in residential properties in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. I always explore new marketing options, business ideals, and higher-quality service standards to redefine real estate with client experience! As your real estate agent, I assure you that you will get my 100% focus and attention, the absolute best price, and the least amount of inconvenience, whether buying or selling. 

You will also notice in any situation when dealing with me, expect to be open mind and honest, with the constant communication, integrity, and professionalism. I love my career and pride myself on being a hard-working professional and skilled negotiator.  

For a consultation or if you're thinking of buying/selling/building/leasing/investing in residential and commercial properties in Baton Rouge or the surrounding areas of Louisiana, please call/text me at (225) 405-7463. I would love to be your neighborhood agent!