Damage to garden plants can often be prevented by regularly observing them for early detection of pests. It is often easier to control insects when they are young and when their populations are not too large. Particular attention should be paid to plants that have suffered significant damage during the previous year. This could prevent the same insects from re-establishing themselves to cause further damage. A regular check of the landscape should be done throughout the summer. Hiring resort landscape management in Maui could help things along.
There was a time when many experts recommended the application of insecticides as the first intervention against insect pests. Fortunately, those times have passed. People are now aware of the dangerous effects of certain insecticides on the environment, on people and on non-target organisms (birds, fish, beneficial insects, etc.). If a person thinks they have to intervene, there are several options available to them.
Most people are now aware of the dangerous effects of insecticides on children, animals, and the environment. There are several methods of controlling insect pests other than the application of chemicals. These methods respect the fragile environment. One way to get rid of insects is to remove them by hand. This method is probably the easiest way to get rid of insect pests on plants. Some insects, such as beetles, fall to the ground when disturbed. People can do this by placing a large flat or a light-colored cloth underneath the plant to collect the falling insects. Other insects, such as caterpillars, cling firmly to the plant but can easily be removed by hand. All stages of development (eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults) can be eliminated.
Removing insects by hand can be a simple and effective way to get rid of some insect pests on few plants. However, there are other ways to go about doing so and Resort Landscape Management in Maui can help. People can sprinkle the area with a powerful stream of water. This method generally works well to dislodge small insects such as aphids, mealybugs, small caterpillars, and so on. It is critical to set the hose to a low enough setting so you do not destroy the garden. Contact us for more details.
