what are some organic pest control treatments for my garden?

[riverotter1968]

to deal with cut worms, aphids, slugs, and snails.

[lysa d]

You can also use a little dish of beer (something with a small edge to it-- like 1/2 inch)to trap and kill the slugs. Leave it out at night and you will find the slugs drowned in the beer in the morning!

There are also good home-made garlic/pepper sprays you can try to combat the aphids and other bugs. You can find these recipes on rodales website and other organic gardening websites.

Happy Gardening!
An Organic Garden is a Healthy Garden! ; )

[yeahright]

birds deal with slugs and snails. also u can pick them up by hands and put them in boiling water then just throw them away. ladybugs deal with aphids. i don't know what cut worms are. and the best way to deal with aphids and trips other small bugs to buy a "predator" bugs - they eat those other bugs without damaging plants, if they have nothing to eat anymore they just die from starvation. u can not see them, they re incredibely small. u buy them in a paper bag, rip it open and hang it on a branch. u may ask about those bugs in your local big garden stores. they might order them for u.

[naturalgardener]

Hi there,

For information on pest control, I have an information website below.

The link is biological-control.co.uk where you can find a wealth of information.

I hope this helps

[beth.iflorist]

Thanks for sharing the link NaturalGardener. It will be helpful to all other homegardenguides member. Beth [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

[Wallance]

1. Learn about the plants and the weeds and bugs that affect them.
2. Choose the right plants. Plant native species whenever possible. Native plants are better protected by their own “immune systems” and their relationships with other plants and animals in the area. You may also look for plants that are pest-resistant. Diversifying the garden with a variety of plants will help the plants protect each other from pests. For example, small flowered plants like daisies, mint, and rosemary attract many insects that eat the pests. Check with a local garden shop or nursery for recommendations.
3. Maintain healthy, fertile soil by rotating your plants, adding compost, and mulching.
4. Plant early to avoid the worst bug season.
5. Allow growth of the pests’ natural predators. Ladybugs, ground beetles, and birds eat many pests, and fungi and moss can infect the pests naturally. Spraying chemicals often kills the beneficial bugs too.
6. Get out there and work with your hands! A hoe, spade, and your hands are the best tools to combat weeds. Getting close to your plants will help you identify problems and remove pests and damaged plants by hand. Tilling can eliminate many weeds as well. Pruning plants helps remove diseased parts, leaving the plant's nutrients for the healthy parts. Always prune back to a main branch or stem; leaving "stubs" opens a door for pests.
7. Keep a garden journal in which you record when you see pests, what they look like, what they have done to the plants, and the actions taken. In this way, you will learn what works and what doesn't while experimenting with new techniques.

[Agapanthus]

A note of caution though - do not just use any bug - some bugs - when imported - can be detrimental to your specific environment and become pests in themselves.
Try to stay native as far as possible when it comes to planting and combatting bugs.
I like Wallance's tips - great info. thanks.