Got squash bugs? #organicpestcontrol #organicgarden

How to encourage more beneficial insects and pollinators in your garden: ⁣⁣
⁣⁣• Eliminate all use of pesticides.⁣⁣
⁣⁣• Use organic pest control methods sparingly and with a light hand.⁣⁣
⁣⁣• Provide diverse habitats and food sources for beneficial insects.⁣⁣
⁣⁣• Leave flowering herbs and flowers in place past blooming and delay clean-up.⁣⁣
⁣⁣• Practice no-till methods in your garden.⁣⁣
⁣⁣• Plant as many beneficial insect-friendly plants as possible.⁣⁣
⁣⁣• Include flowering annuals, herbs, and perennials in your garden.⁣⁣
⁣⁣• Leave stems of plants in place for nesting bees and other insects.⁣⁣
⁣⁣Let the good guys help you out!⁣⁣
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