2024-10-21
bentonite-Organic Pest Control
In recent years, as interest in more sustainable agricultural practices has grown among home gardeners, organic pest control options have become widely available in many retail outlets and garden centers. I use many of these products in my own garden and find their origins in nature and modes of action against pests quite interesting. The term ‘organic’ means different things to different people. For the purpose of this discussion, I am referring to gardening practices that meet current USDA Organic Standards. In general, these standards prohibit the use of most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, relying heavily on physical, mechanical or biological based farming methods.