7 Easy Steps To Control Pests And Diseases In Agriculture
Control pests and diseases in your garden with these easy steps.
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There are several steps you can take to control pests and diseases in your garden or farm:
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Choose resistant plants: Select plants that are naturally resistant to common pests and diseases in your area. This will reduce the need for chemical controls.
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Maintain good garden hygiene: Regularly removing dead plant material, weeds, and any infected plants can help reduce the spread of pests and diseases.
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Crop rotation: Rotating crops each year can help to break the life cycle of pests and reduce the build-up of soil-borne diseases.
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Provide proper care: Maintaining healthy plants by providing adequate water, light, and nutrients can help to make them more resistant to pests and diseases.
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Use physical controls: Barriers such as row covers, screens, and sticky traps can help to physically exclude pests from your garden.
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Use biological controls: Beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites can help to control pests in your garden.
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Use selective pesticides: If necessary, use pesticides that target specific pests, and avoid broad-spectrum pesticides that can harm beneficial insects and the environment.
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