Safe methods for pest control on your farm

A natural pest trap; Because of danger of chemicals, experts are advising use of such for controlling pest infestation on the farm.

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to use of agrochemicals on the farms, there is need to explore other safe alternatives.

Already, lobby groups have petitioned Parliament to legislate on withdrawal of harmful agricultural chemicals from the market. Should these lobby groups make good their threat, farmers would have to revert to insect and disease control methods that are safe and sustainable.