An amazing thing about nature is it gives us so much beauty from the rushing rivers of the Mississippi to the Grand Canyon. Yet, there is the darker, far more sinister side of nature. The dark side wants to destroy your garden. They are small; they are mighty; they are the vegetable garden pests. They are out there, and yes, there is something you can do about them.

Why Are They Picking On Me?

It is highly doubtful that the powers that be have decided to send as punishment for all of your sins the vegetable garden pests. Rather, just as a beautiful, juicy, red, ripe tomato makes your mouth water, so too, do your crops attract vegetable garden pests like moths to a red hot flame. On the one hand, you should feel proud the legions of bugs wanting to dine at your place, but it does present you with some serious issues.

What Shall I Do?

First, start by trying to identify exactly what kind of vegetable garden pests are attacking you. This step is very important. It is important to use the right kind of pesticide, trap, or defense for the right kind of pest. It is both a waste of time and money to not treat your vegetable garden pest problem correctly. You need to carefully review your garden before choosing a course of action.

This evaluation can be done in a number of ways. You can collect a few of the pests and search the internet for a positive identification. You can also use the internet to search for other possible causes of your infestation. There are many useful sites specifically designed to help gardeners deal with vegetable garden pests.

If All Else Fails

If this still does not help you get rid of your vegetable garden pests, you can simply take samples of your soil, plants, and bugs to your local lawn and garden professionals. They should be able to help you decide what to do next. On the chance that your problem seems serious, you can ask for an on site inspection by a professional. It might be expensive, but in the long run it could save you a lot of grief.

The key to quickly and effectively ridding your garden of the problem is to be sure about what you are doing. Understanding what treatment, chemical, natural, or otherwise, best suits your needs is going to be time well spent. In the end, just remember, there is no need for your vegetable garden pest problem to bug you!