pest concentration on All
Quick answer
If your All has pest concentration, the most likely cause is: Trap cropping uses highly attractive plants planted ahead of main crops to concentrate pests away from valuable plantings for easier control or destruction
Start here:
- 1. Identify primary pest and its preferred trap crop for example nasturtiums for aphids
- 2. Plant trap crops 2-3 weeks before main crop or as border around garden
Why All gets pest concentration
Trap cropping uses highly attractive plants planted ahead of main crops to concentrate pests away from valuable plantings for easier control or destruction
How to reverse pest concentration on All
- 1
Identify primary pest and its preferred trap crop for example nasturtiums for aphids
- 2
Plant trap crops 2-3 weeks before main crop or as border around garden
- 3
Plant trap crops between rows of main crop for easier monitoring
- 4
Check trap crops daily and when infested pull and bag plants immediately
- 5
Hot compost or destroy in sealed bag to prevent pest escape
Keep pest concentration off this All
Destroy trap crops 2 weeks after seedlings emerge before pests can complete their life cycle