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Pest Management
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Living creatures are a vital part of any garden. It doesn't matter if your garden is green, if your garden has no insects, birds or worms your garden is dead!
Click on the options below to learn how to work with nature to get a healthy, vibrant, chemical free garden.
What is integrated pest management
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an eco-friendly approach to controlling pests using a combination of natural, mechanical, and agricultural methods, relying on chemical pesticides only as a last resort.
The basics of Biological pest control
Biological pest control (or biocontrol) uses living organisms—like natural predators, parasites, or pathogens—to manage unwanted pest populations instead of chemical sprays.
How to reduce chemicals in your garden
Transitioning from a chemical pest control system to a more natural one is a process but here are some tips to make it easier.
chemical vs organic pesticides
Organic pesticides are becoming more popular as a less toxic way to manage pests.
William, an insect specialist, explains that both organic and chemical pesticides can cause problems in your garden in the longer run.
The best 'pest' control is to create a healthy ecosystem by having a diverse garden.
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BIODIVERSITY IN ZAMBIA
Marcel is a snake expert who has done extensive work in snake education and snake bite treatment within Zambia.
In this video he explains more about how knowing snake behaviour, can help you keep them away from your house, pets and livestock.
He is currently raising funds to train more doctors to respond to snake bite emergencies in Zambia.
practical tips to prevent snakes around your home
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