Those annoying yet abundant pests that can destroy plants and all your good work in the garden are a big problem in summer if you're not vigilant. Now is the time to start checking plants for signs that pests are laying eggs or setting up home on leaves in preparation for a bumper feed once summer comes.
Controlling the spread of plant pests is important for beautiful ornamental plants and a healthy vegetable garden. As well as eating and damaging plants and vegetable garden crops, they also help spread various viral, fungal and bacterial pathogens. If infestations get out of control it may be necessary to resort to chemical methods, which harm biodiversity in the garden and endanger pollinators like bees and butterflies.
