How to get rid of pests in your garden?
How do you keep your garden free of pests naturally?
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There are several methods of natural pest prevention such as spraying with water, neem oil, insecticidal soap, and BT. It really depends on what the pest is. Here's a link to my site with info about natural pest control. https://thekitchengarten.com/in-the-garden/natural-pest-control/ But if you let me know what you're battling, I'd be happy to help!
Try spraying with a mix of 40 parts water to one part liquid soap. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and then spray off again. Do not do this in the hot sun or the leaves may burn.
Try diatomaceous earth. You can read more about it here: https://www.craftylittlegnome.com/how-to-use-diatomaceous-earth/
This is how I keep unwanted animals out: https://thehoneycombhome.com/how-to-keep-cats-out-of-the-garden-without-hurting-them/
Here's a post that might help - https://chascrazycreations.com/keep-pests-out-of-your-garden/