Holistic Pest Management: Prevention, Plant Health, and Beneficial Insects

Reader's Philosophy: No Killing, Even Pests

Samantha respects all life and wants non-lethal pest control—encourage pests to leave or discourage colonization, not alcohol/soap sprays.

Expert Framework: Prevention First

Will Creed:

1. Exclusion: Buy only high-quality plants; inspect with magnifier before bringing home.
2. Plant health: Healthy plants resist pests naturally. Master pot size, soil, nutrients, light, water for each species.

If Infestation Occurs

• No method entices pests to leave voluntarily.
• Moving plant outside in cold = killing by cold.
• Biological control: Introduce natural predators (short-lived, specific). They consume pests without human killing.

Resource for Beneficial Insects

Will recommended greenmethods.com—info and supply of predator insects for various pests.