Nov 28 2008
Pest Protection: Control unwanted guests in winter
With the gardening season coming to a close, it’s no time to let your guard down as pests continue to be a nuisance all year round. Here are a few simple guidelines for protecting your garden from pests over the colder months ahead:
• Closely monitor your outdoor space to determine the type of pest and degree of severity.
• Wrap trees and shrubs in burlap to protect them from animals like skunks and rabbits.
• Keep garbage tightly locked and water sources covered at night to discourage raccoons.
• Ensure mulch is pulled away from the bases of shrubs to deter mice from gathering inside.
• Keep an eye out for aphids, which can tolerate cooler temperatures. For a natural solution to aphids, try Scotts EcoSense insecticidal soap, made from plant-based fatty acids.
• Control lingering weeds on hard surfaces to prevent damage to patios and walkways naturally with an acetic acid or vinegar formulation such as Scotts EcoSense weed control.
• Weeds in the lawn are best controlled by crowding them out by overseeding in the fall when cool, damp conditions are perfect for seed germination. For best results, use a pure premium grass seed for a thicker lawn with fewer weeds.
For more information about pest control throughout the year, visit http://www.Scotts.ca or call 1-866-436-8477.
- News Canada
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