If it is not done the right way, DIY pest control can kill your plants. It would be wrong to say that pesticides only eradicate pests. Pesticides are chemicals. They are toxic to all forms of life. So, the health of your houseplants depends on what pesticides you use and how you use them. That’s one of the reasons why pest control companies always advise you to Google search “pest control near me” before resorting to DIY methods.
We all adore plants due to their numerous benefits. Plants not only improve our moods but also provide us with clean and fresh air. In the case of houseplants, they enhance the beauty of our interiors. As a result, we are happy even to get our hands dirty to take care of them. But, plants are not immune to pests. In fact, some problems such as aphids, cutworms, and caterpillars feed on them. Plants are also a way for certain insects, such as spiders and ants, to gain access to your home. This calls for indoor pest control because these insects can infest other areas of your home as well.
Why Do You Require Eco-Friendly Pest Control?
We’ve been using several home remedies for years to keep pests out of our homes and gardens. Since pesticides are now available over the counter, most of us have started using them without realizing the potential harm they can cause our environment. Some pesticides are highly inflammable and can even burn down our gardens.
Different Types Of Pesticides
Pesticides are chemical products designed to kill pests. Based on their use and toxicity levels, there are divided into several forms:
- Insecticides – meant for eliminating insects (insect repellents also come in this bracket)
- Rodenticides – meant for eliminating rats, mice, etc.
- Bactericides – meant for removing bacteria
- Herbicides – meant for removing weeds from the garden
- Fungicides – meant for removing the fungus
There are also organic pesticides, such as those made from lemongrass, garlic, neem, and chili pepper.
Some Natural Ways Of Dealing With Plant Pests
Unlike house pests, garden pests are hard to get rid of. This is primarily due to the fact that plants naturally attract insects. Apart from pesticides, there are a few non-toxic pest control measures you can use to reduce the damaging effects of pests on plants. Some of them are:
- Water spray: Use high-velocity water sprays; they can clean your plants by removing pests like aphids.
- Handpicking: If there are only a few worms and caterpillars, put on a glove and pick them off by yourself.
- Use natural predators: Birds can help you remove insects from your garden. Try to attract birds to your garden by making a bird bath or putting out some seeds or water for them. Some wasps can also help you get rid of insects like caterpillars too.
- Make homemade pest repellents: Using garlic, turmeric, neem leaves, boric acid, or soap. Spraying them can shoo away most of the garden pests.
These techniques, however, only provide temporary relief, possibly for a couple of days, and are only effective against minor infestations. It is always a good idea to seek professional pest control services for complete peace of mind. Professional pest control companies use eco-friendly methods, and if pesticides are required due to a severe infestation, they are used judiciously and with extreme caution. If it is for indoor pest control, they always ask you to remove your houseplants or adequately cover them before the procedure.
Pests are no joke – they can take over your entire garden and reduce it to nothing but a pile of dead plants. But if you learn to keep them at bay, you can avoid this fate!
Armour Pest Control is one of the leading pest control services in the UAE. We use only eco-friendly products and Dubai Municipality-approved extermination methods. We provide pest control in Ajman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. If you want to get rid of pests from your home or garden, without causing any harm to your plants, give us a call.