By AgroNigeria
One of the
perennial problems that farmers face is pests invasion. Pests are dangerous and
are great threats to the success of any agribusiness.
For
decades, chemical pesticides have been the usual way to control pests on farms.
Sadly, its effect on human’s health has raised concerns and many people have
argued against its use.
Most of
these pesticides are poisonous in nature, though it is the poison that
eradicates the pest. But, at times, these pesticides do have residual effects
on human as a result of the contamination of the crops during its application.
Therefore,
taking preventive measure is better than control. As you plant your crop, there
are some plants you can as well plant simultaneously.
These
plants that are called companion and pest repellant plants help to reduce pest
population and also serve some beneficial purposes, like proper
utilization of space and enhance crop safety through the provision of habitat
for beneficial plants.
