The battle of insects and beasts continues. It doesn’t matter if you are a farmer, an avid gardener or just want some flowers in your front garden, sooner or later some kind of insect or animal will come to destroy it. The battle is coming and you must be ready! Using organic error handling is the method we recommend to combat these errors for obvious reasons.

Your first course of action is to get to know the helpful critters in your yard and garden. As hard as it may be to believe, not all mistakes are bad. Some are actually very useful little creatures. For example, earthworms help keep your soil rich in the nutrients your plants need to survive and thrive. Bees are working hard to pollinate every plant and flower in your garden and dragonflies are hungry for mosquitoes that may be feasting on your family! So you’ll want to make sure you stay away from helpful creatures that have taken up residence on your property, and only go after destructive ones.

So what insects and beasts should you worry about in your garden? Here are the most common ones to watch out for (and why):

mosquitoes

Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance, they can be dangerous, especially to humans! They usually carry West Nile virus, which can make you very sick. Citronella candles are an easy and basically harmless way to rid an area of ​​mosquitoes, but if you prefer a more natural method, you may want to consider erecting a bat house, as the average bat can eat thousands of pesky mosquitoes every night. .

Mice

Mice can be difficult to get rid of in a home, and some can carry disease, so you’ll want to keep them away as much as possible. An easy way to keep mice out of your home is to stop planting plants that produce seeds, such as sunflowers. Mice love seeds and if you keep these types of plants in your yard and garden, your home will seem less attractive to these little critters.

Wasps and Hornets

Unlike bees, wasps don’t really do much to help your garden, but their sting can be quite painful. Additionally, they have a tendency to build very large nests, leaving you unable to venture out for fear of being attacked.

slugs

Slugs may be small, but they can certainly wreak havoc on a garden, gobbling up plants. They leave small holes in practically all the leaves. Some simple ways to rid your garden of these destructive pests is to sprinkle sand around each stem of the plant (the sand irritates them so they stay clean); or if you have a suitable environment, introduce some toads into the area – they’ll take care of your problem pretty quickly.

earwigs

Anyone who has had earwigs attack their garden knows how quickly these little critters can destroy a flower or grass bed. One of the best natural remedies to get rid of earwigs is shallow cans filled with a few ounces of water mixed with beer; cooking oil or dish soap throughout the infested garden.

Many gardeners have relied on organic methods to save their garden from pests in the past, and these methods honestly work. The key to success is knowing which pests are bad and which can stick around; then look for natural solutions to keep them away from your plants and flowers.