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Using barriers to prevent pests from reaching plants is one of the simplest, oldest, and most effective ways to prevent damage. Most of the methods for protecting plants with barriers are familiar to organic gardeners. However, there are recent technical improvements in materials that make barriers more effective than ever before.

Floating Row Covers

Termite identification is certainly not a pleasant job but then neither is the job of eradicating them. Seeking out faecal pellets is no one's idea of a good time but unfortunately, it is one of the indicators of the species you're dealing with.

Drywood termites

It'll never be your best friend, that's for sure, but you need to get to know the dry wood termite because in war, it's always best to know your enemy well. Once the dry wood termite invades your home, it's prepared to claim the territory and doesn't care one iota if you have to move out as a result. Arm yourself with the right information and you can win the war against this utter pest.

Class system

Do you really want chemicals swirling around in the atmosphere of your home? Unfortunately, sometimes they are the only effective response to a termite infestation, but there are alternative termite treatments available that are far more environmentally friendly.

A Win/Win Situation