Organic Pest Control Helping Farmers

December 17, 2012 by  
Filed under Pest Control Tips

Organic pest control is helping farmers deliver clean, healthy, pesticide free produce to market. Environmental awareness has played a big role in developing natural farming techniques, with organic farmers and consumers now benefiting from this niche market. Natural systems are used to prevent extreme pest infestations and minimise damage to crops, ensuring farms remain organic and satisfy the needs of consumers. Grass verges and mass plantings of perennial shrubs around the edges of organic fields provide habitats for predator species in close proximity to the pests that destroy crops. Companion planting methods can be an effective method in organic pest […]