Organically Using organic methods to control garden pests instead of harsh chemicals means a healthier garden for you, your plants, and the insects, birds, and animals around you. Organic pest controls do not try to eradicate all insects because that would upset the natural balance of life in your garden. Instead, organic methods require that you spend a bit more time in your garden, taking extra good care of your plants, and keeping an eye out for early signs of insect attack. Don't assume that every insect you see is an enemy. The average square yard of garden contains over a thousand insects, and only a small number will damage your plants.
Some insects are plant pollinators, some help break down organic matter.
And some insects feed on the pesty ones, in many cases taking care of the problem pests without your intervention. We've prepared this bulletin to help you identify some common garden pests, learn some preventive measures, and select an effective control for when your crop is truly threatened. In some cases, the insect is so tiny that your best diagnostic tool is the plant damage. Sucking Insects include aphids, leafhoppers, and harlequin bugs. They all have long stylus-like mouth parts that they insert into plant stems or roots to suck out plant juices.