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Managing pests naturally

Diagnose, prevent and welcome beneficial insects to reduce pest pressure.

  1. 01

    Identifying the pest

    Aphids, Colorado beetles, slugs, cabbage whites: who does what.

  2. 02

    Trap plants and reputedly repellent plants

    Nasturtium, hyssop, tansy, basil.

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  3. 03

    Welcoming beneficial insects

    Ladybird, lacewing, hoverfly, ground beetle, ichneumon wasp.

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Sources

  • Landis, D.A., Wratten, S.D. & Gurr, G.M. (2000). Habitat management to conserve natural enemies of arthropod pests in agriculture. Annual Review of Entomology, 45, 175-201.
  • Frank, S.D. (2010). Biological control of arthropod pests using banker plant systems: past progress and future directions. Biological Control, 52(1), 8-16.
  • Parker, J.E., Snyder, W.E., Hamilton, G.C. & Rodriguez-Saona, C. (2013). Companion planting and insect pest control. In Weed and Pest Control: Conventional and New Challenges. InTech.
  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) : Aphids (rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/aphids)

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