Pests are one of the most common problems among farmers. How to get rid of pests without pesticides?
Japanese beetles
They often devour the leaves of roses, legumes and grapes.
If you're not squeamish, you can pick them up by hand and submerge them in water.
If there are too many Japanese beetles, use a cloth under the plant. Then shake the plant.
The bugs will fall all together onto the fabric.
Tomato worms
They harm not only tomatoes, but also relatives: peppers, eggplants.
Planting marigolds next to the beds will help to scare away caterpillars from vegetables.
These flowers exude a strong odor that repels pests.
Cabbage white butterflies
These pests are dangerous for white cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.
To protect the plants, you can build a protective net.
The device will not let butterflies to the cabbage and they will not be able to lay eggs.
Potato beetles
Like Japanese beetles, you can pick them up with your hands and drown them in water.
In addition, try placing dried citrus peels between the beds.
The smell of essential oils of lemon, orange or grapefruit repel potato beetles.
