16 Ways to Use Companion Planting to Control Pests Naturally

Sarah Toney
by Sarah Toney
Pests can be one of the most frustrating part of gardening. You spend hours and hours tending and caring for your seedlings indoors only to have them eaten by insects and other pests once you plant them outdoors. For years gardeners have used companion planting to help control insects. You can try:
Grow beans among your eggplant to help repel the Colorado potato beetle
Plant radishes in your cucumber hills- just a couple- and leave them there all season to help protect your cucumbers against cucumber beetles.
Grow nasturtiums with your squash to help keep that dreaded squash bug away
Add calendula to your tomatoes and asparagus to deter tomato hornworm and asparagus beetles. All 16 tips can be found at the link below.
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  • Elizabeth Sagarminaga Elizabeth Sagarminaga on Oct 07, 2015
    I liked your article on pesticides.The tips you have shared for pest control are really helpful and effective.Regularly checking your crops ensures that any nasty surprises are avoided. It is sometimes necessary to use barriers or traps to combat pests.Great post.
  • Tom Jaksen Tom Jaksen on Nov 06, 2015
    Natural pest control is the best. Too much pesticides and insecticides are never too good. www.peststart.com is good website to get info on non toxic remedies.
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