All gardens are prone to occasional wildlife or pests prowling through, and it can be difficult to know how to deter them without affecting the creatures you do want to welcome in your garden. Luckily, you can put pests off naturally without hurting plants or other animals.
Squirrels
Grey squirrels are a common nuisance, as they often destroy plants by eating them, so garden features such as wire netting around your fruits and plants can stop them getting in.
Squirrels also have a taste for bird seed, so a squirrel-proof bird feeder is a great way to keep out those pesky squirrels while still welcoming birds to your garden.
Slugs
One of the biggest garden pests are slugs, as they can cause damage to your garden plants. You can either keep an eye out for them in the damp weather and transport them somewhere natural far from your garden, or they be used as part of your compost heap once killed.
Another measure to control slugs is to rake your soil and keep it free of leaves – this way, predators can find them a lot easier.
Box tree caterpillars
These caterpillars are a significant pest, as they can eventually kill your plants. Pheromone traps can stop male moths from breeding and control the population in your garden.
Some birds feed on these caterpillars, so if you’re ever in doubt, use bird feeders and let the birds scare the pests away.
By following these tips, you can minimise the number of pests in your garden and enjoy the sight of your thriving plans from your Norfolk Leisure LIFE garden furniture.
