Garden Pest Prevention Checklist
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Install a Toad "Pest Prevention Force"
Toads will Police your Pests
Toads feed on ;mosquitoes, flies, worms and other insects and are an added advantage to any garden.
Attract Toads with a New Home
Build a toad home on about a square foot of earth. The area should be soft, moist, with minimal wind.
Protect them from Predators
Make a cave-like haven for your toads in a broken flowerpot, or by using flat stones or bricks. You can also buy a toad home at your local garden supply store.
Prevent Tics
Cut grass short
Keep grass ;around ;1-3 inches and trim regularly.
Remove tic-attracting ;foliage
This includes dense greenery like heavily sprouting bushes, leaves and vines.
Discard plant and grass trimmings, twigs, branches and woodchips.
Prevent Slugs
Give them some Ale
The only thing slugs love more than your garden plants is beer. Place a cup of beer next your plants and the slugs will opt for ale over kale. The result may not be pretty, but it does the trick.
Prevent Moles
Eliminate Mole Food Sources
Moles feast on insect larvae, invertebrates, earthworms, centipedes and other small insects. Luckily your toad patrol should take care of most of the problem.
Install a Vibrating Mole Repellant Device
This nifty gadget directs moles away from your garden with sound waves.
Plant Repellents
;Moles won't burrow under Marigolds, Fritillaria, Euphorbia or castor beans. Plant around your yard or garden as a green border to keep moles out.
Prevent Deer, Rabbits, and Other Animals
Fence out Smaller Pests
Install a chickenwire or mesh fence to help keep out rabbits and skunks.
Clean Up
Ensure the area is clean of woodpiles, bird's nests, and yard clippings. All of these garden messes attract rodents and insects.
Spice it Up
Spray plants with a mixture of water and ;Cayenne ;pepper. This will keep rabbits, skunks, and deer from munching on your greens.
Unpalatable Plants
Like moles, Deer don't care for marigolds. They also don't like certain herbs such as sage, oregano and thyme, and won't eat pansy, lily of the valley, monkshood, poppy, daffodil, or hyacinth.
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Keep your garden lush, green, and pest-free with our Garden Pest Prevention Checklist. Check out helpful tips to keep your garden free of pests naturally, and lend a helping hand in protecting the environment.
Tips
- Consult an expert before spraying your garden with any herbicides or pesticides. When in doubt, it's better to opt for more natural remedies, or hire a professional.
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This Garden Pest Prevention Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
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