Farmers Ditch Chemicals: Natural Pest Control Boosts Crops, Cuts Costs

• Natural pest control uses organic, plant-based, and biological components instead of chemical pesticides to protect crops.
• Neem extracts (leaves, seeds, oil) are effective against various pests, controlling growth and reducing numbers.
• A homemade garlic-chilli solution repels leaf-attacking pests due to its strong odor, offering a low-cost remedy.
• Beneficial insects like ladybird beetles eat harmful pests, and sticky traps reduce flying insect populations.
• Cow urine and Jeevamrut enhance crop immunity and soil health, making plants less susceptible to infestations; crop rotation and mixed farming also deter pests.