How Do You Use Companion Planting To Deter Pests?

Companion planting is the practice of growing certain plants together so they will benefit each other by their proximity. One of the main benefits of doing so is as a means of pest control to avoid using chemicals. Decide what you are going to grow in your garden. Companion planting is an important part of integrated pest control. It has been used since the earliest days of farming to protect plants and to help species grow together. Many plants have certain chemicals in their roots, leaves or flowers that are designed to naturally repel damaging insects. Using companion planting allows you to deter these pests while at the same time maintaining the advantages of beneficial insects. Do a little research and find out what insects your crops may be vulnerable to. This will help you to choose the best companion plants to suit your specific needs. Learn about some common companion plants:Caraway--attracts parasitic waspsCatnip--deters Japanese beetles, flea beetles and aphidsChives-- ...  more