Sacrificial plants (no, they don't have to be virgins)
Ahaha good one. I never thought about this method. I don't use pest control normally and never seem to have an issue except for cabbage moths. I think my chooks do a good job of most things. I tend to leave a lot of plants in to flower but maybe the balance is reasonable in my garden. However tons of tiny thrips this year. And mozzies.
Thanks It's really horses for courses. If you lety plants go to flower, it will attract lots of beneficial insects and you don't have to worry much about pest control. Chooks are the ultimate pest controllers!
There you go, I'm doing the right thing by accident!
that's the best way! I often do that then if it works I write about it so that it sounded like I knew what I was doing!😁