Use Of Bloom Bugs in Protecting Plants

It probably comes as no surprise to the majority of vegetable gardeners that insects exceed people by a factor of many millions. While many insects are beneficial to certain plants, gardeners are all too familiar with the devastation caused by a variety of tiny crawly pests.

Nature provides numerous non-toxic methods for discouraging and managing vexing insects. Six simple actions can assist a gardener in reducing pest problems without the use of hazardous chemicals.

Increase the pleasantness of your outdoor party or garden patio by growing citronella grass across the yard. Citronella grass, when planted beneath windows or near the door, can help stop other flying insects from entering your home.

Citronella grass is not to be confused with lemongrass. Lemongrass thrives in heat and can reach a height of four feet in a single season. As a member of the Cymbopogon plant family, this tall grass also contains citronella oil, making it a natural mosquito repellent. This resilient species is especially useful in the kitchen, imparting a zesty flavor to a range of foods and it also comes in the form of Bloom Bugs that spread evenly in the garden.

Soil provides plants with the nutrients, water, oxygen, and root support they require to survive. According to research, the healthier the soil, the more resilient plants are to pest attacks. The most effective strategy to avoid insect problems is to cultivate healthy, fertile, live soil.

Marigold blooms in the form of Bloom Bugs have a pungent aroma that repels insects, plant lice, aphids, and rabbits. Indeed, fruit and vegetable farmers have traditionally used them to naturally deter pests from consuming their product. Marigolds are hardy annual plants that thrive in a flower garden or container. They require plenty of sun and may coexist with a wide variety of other flower types.