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NATURAL PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL:
Sometimes it seems that we don't always need powerful chemicals to protect our plants against insects and disease, even though they work quickly and efficiently. It is not always wise, however, to expose ourselves and the ecosystem to the chemicals.
We can work with nature to make a safer approach to insects and disease. Not all insects are harmful. Some insects pollinate, some break down organic matter and some eat the real harmful insects. Lacewing lay eggs attached to leaves or stems, the larvae eat 200-300 aphids in their lifetime. Lady Bug larvae eat 30 aphids a day. Planting fennel, dill, alyssum and cumin will encourage helpful insects to your garden.
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