PICTURE: PEXELS/ GARDEN PESTS
As summer is approaching an end, and the temperature is simmering down, a variety of insects and pests begin seeking out shelter in your garden.
To make sure you keep them away, there are some precautions to take.
Even with the right precautions, some will find ways to sneak around your garden and yard.
Spiders
With autumn being their mating season, your garden will be spider-infested when precautionsÂaren’t taken. The spider will come out in search of food and mates.ÂTo discourage them from settling around yourÂgarden, remove webs promptly and turn off the exterior lights at night. Lights attract insects, which in turn attract spiders searching for food.
Aphids
These little pests love sucking on tender, young plants like pansies or any ornamental seedlings. They weaken your freshly planted plants and stunt their growth. Aphids will also be out and about during this upcoming season. They usually pop up after rain showers on ornamentals or new plant growth. Always check on your young, growing plants each time after it has rained to make sure they are still growing healthy.
Snails
TheÂwest coast of the country will start getting wet and rainy in the upcoming season. This is the perfect breeding ground for snails to flock to your garden. These slimy pests thrive in dark, cool, and damp places.ÂThey will munch on your growing plants,Âpick roots and bulbs,Âand eventually destroy your garden. So, take your garden back from these slimy pests by investing in pest control products.
Rodents
Mice and rats are some of the most active rodents during the autumnÂseason as they are preparing food for the upcoming freezing season. They will search for food and warmth around any debris in your garden.ÂThis is why autumn garden maintenance is key. Make your garden a haven by sealing all gaps and openings that you can find. Clear up any debris you may find.
Most of these pests will try and hide in dark, warm places around your garden. Their main objective is to find food and warmth.
Compiled by: Chumasande Matiwane
First published by Garden & Home
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