Horticulture/Pest Control Methods

This is a template of sorts... Barriers Barriers prevent the pest from reaching the plant. It is mostly installed by pest control professionals. Termite treatment barrier is the most common form of pest barrier according to www.suburbanpest.com.au. Repellents Repellents are chemicals (or plants containing those chemicals) that make the pest avoid the plant. Physical removal Physical removal means removing the pests by hand, crushing them, blasting them with water, vacuuming them up, etc. Trap crops Trap crops are plants that the pest prefers over the plants you are trying to protect. Poisons Poisons are chemicals that kill the pest. Most poisons are specific. Microbials Predators 0%