Pest & Disease
Managing problems without reaching for chemicals
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really manage pests without any chemical sprays?
For most home-scale pest pressure, yes — physical barriers, hand-picking, encouraging beneficial insects, and healthy soil handle the majority of common problems. Chemical intervention is rarely the first or only tool worth reaching for.
How do I tell the difference between a pest and a beneficial insect?
It takes a bit of learning, since some beneficial insect larvae look quite different from the adult form — but a quick photo comparison against reliable identification resources before treating anything is always worth the extra few minutes.