Big Brother Fighters

Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to a
variety of different plants and flowers which is why they are a
perfect target for insects. There are numerous types of insects
which will want to live in your greenhouse and feed off of the
wonderful plants and flowers which you have put so much time and
effort into maintaining. The information below will provide you
with tips and guidelines to follow in order to ensure you are
doing everything in your power to ward off any unwanted pests.

The first step in learning how to prevent and eliminate insects
from entering into your greenhouse is to understand and become
familiar with the types of insects which are likely to reside
there. The following is a list of the most common types of
insects which you will likely find in your greenhouse:

● Aphids ● Fungus Gnats ● Flies (many forms)
● Bloodworms ● Thrips ● Caterpillars ●
Mites ● Slugs and Snails

Now that you are aware of the different types of bugs and
insects which may have taken up residence in your greenhouse,
it’s time to learn how to prevent and/or eliminate them from
remaining there.

Here are a number of things to keep in mind in order to ensure
there are no bugs in your greenhouse:

1. Always keep all doors, screens and windows shut when not
being used for specific purposes.

2. Inspect all new plants to ensure there are no bugs on them to
begin with. Bugs have the ability to multiply quickly and can
potentially cause a huge infestation in your greenhouse.

3. Make sure there is no water lying around whether it is in
jugs, cups or in a puddle on the floor. Insects are attracted to
wet areas.

4. Keep your greenhouse in good, clean condition. Not only do
insects like water but they like to disguise themselves under
areas of clutter. This also means keeping the lawn around your
greenhouse mowed and neat at all times. Many pests reside in
weeds, if you keep your lawn cut there will be no weeds for the
insects to reside in.

5. Bright colors such as yellow and red attract insects. Try not
to wear or display (other than on the flowers themselves) any
bright colors which may attract unwanted insects.

These guidelines will provide you with the basic knowledge you
will need to ensure there are no unwanted insects in your
greenhouse. Now you can relax and enjoy all the hard work which
went into creating such an amazing atmosphere.