What garden pests have you NOT thought of when youÕre starting a garden?

When you think of garden pests, you probably think of things such as beetles, weevils and slugs. These can definitely be a problem when you’re starting a garden. There are other garden pests that you may not have thought of, many of which can be a bigger problem when you’re starting a garden.

One of the most common garden pests can be your own pets. They probably wouldn’t come to mind when you’re planning your pest control, but a dog or cat can inflict a lot of damage on your garden. There is nothing worse than having your dog dig up your tomato plant or other vegetables when you’re starting a garden. There are electronic pest control products that will help keep animals away from your garden.

Of course, you should plan for the more common garden pests when starting a garden.

These garden pests include things that you would normally think of such as beetles and slugs. These can be problems all season long, not just when you’re starting a garden. Planning ahead will allow you to avoid them before they become a problem.

To help avoid slugs, one of the most common garden pests, rake the surface soil in your garden during the winter. This will expose slugs and their eggs to frost damage so they will not be as plentiful when you’re starting a garden later in the year. Slugs also need spaces to move through the soil. Working your soil and creating a fine tilth will help discourage them.

Organic pest control methods will also help get rid of garden pests. This does not simply mean you use organic products, but it can also relate to the methods of gardening. For example, rotating your crops when starting a garden each year will help. By planting the same crops in the same location year after year, it makes it easier for the pests that attack that crop to flourish.

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