True friends in gardening can be acquired through biological controls, which include beneficial organisms like parasitoids and predators. These controls enhance sustainable pest management and are now accessible to home gardeners. However, prior to purchasing biocontrols, it is crucial to create optimal growing conditions and monitor gardens closely for pests. Good gardening practices involve identifying pests and their life cycles, employing mechanical removal first. Although biocontrols come with a higher price tag, they are environmentally friendly alternatives to pesticides, which can harm beneficials while being costly.
Natural pest management involves promoting and utilizing beneficial insects, such as parasitoids and predators, to control pest populations in gardens effectively and sustainably.
Investing in biological controls is an important addition to gardens, but gardeners should first optimize cultural practices and focus on manual pest control methods.
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