From aphids and mites to snails and beetles, many pests can make short work of a garden, destroying your labors and rendering vegetables and fruits inedible. Fortunately, there are several organic pest control methods that eradicate bugs while keeping your property safe, environmentally stable, and free of damaging chemicals. Here are a few of these methods.

How to Keep Bugs Away From a Garden

1. Use Pest-Resistant Seeds

One way to practice organic pest control is to use seeds that won't attract unwanted visitors. Several vegetable seeds are designed with pest- and disease-resistant capabilities, such as Sivan Melon and Iron Lady Tomato. Check your favorite seed catalog to see if your preferred crops have pest-resistant options. You should also fill your vegetable garden with plants that naturally repel insects, like basil, lavender, marigolds, and mums.

2. Rotate Your Crops

When planning your vegetable garden for the next season, rotate the crops from the prior season. Rotation maintains and increases the amount of nutrients in the soil, preventing soil-borne pests from proliferating. Always switch the crop locations within your garden before every new planting.

3. Promptly Clear Garden Debris

Weeding can be a tedious chore, but it’s an effective way to keep bugs at bay. Long weeds and overgrowth can accumulate quickly, and they’ll provide pests with hiding places. The cover also allows them a safe and concealed place to reproduce. Make weeding a priority, and remove any yard waste that may have made its way into the garden, such as leaves, branches, or dead plants, as pests feed on these materials.

If you want to get rid of pests but don’t want to harm your vegetable garden, contact the skilled team at Dick's Fumigation Services in Wailuku, HI. These professional exterminators provide Maui homeowners with organic pest control solutions to rid their gardens of ants, spiders, and centipedes. View their services online, or call (808) 244-7496 to schedule a free consultation.