PESKY PIGEONS

GARDEN ORGANIC SHARES ITS SOLUTION FOR MANAGING BIG PESTS THE ORGANIC WAY

While we often worry about the creepy crawlies in our crops, bigger pests have larger appetites, causing more devastation. Pigeons in particular have a strong liking for brassica plants and can demolish cabbages, broccoli or kale overnight. The often-cited solutions of scarecrows, CDs or pointy sticks have been scientifically proven to be ineffective. Once a pigeon spots your plants, the only deterrent is to cover them with netting. There is no need for expensive structures – the blue water pipe available in most hardware stores will work. Simply cut to the right length, bend into hoops, then cover with netting. It is worth investing in some good quality fine netting – it will last for many years and keep most intruders away. Garden Organic is the national charity for organic growing. Support…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, 01-Jul-2015

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