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How and why you should stop using pesticides

Pesticides are bad for your garden and bad for the planet. On these pages, we share why toxic chemicals, such as weedkillers, damage wildlife and health, and how you can manage 'pests' and weeds organically

Alternatives to garden pesticides

Instead of reaching for the toxic chemicals to manage weeds or 'pest' insects, opt for these tried-and-tested organic methods. They will save you money and protect your soil and wider garden ecosystem.

A complete guide to: organic pest control for fruit and vegetables

From allium leaf miner to wireworm, there are many pests that can affect growers, but there are ways to treat and prevent them using organic methods.

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    Flowers to attract beneficial insects
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    Making barriers
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    Companion or mixed planting
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    Green manures
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    How to clear large areas of weeds

Previous policy & campaign work

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    Prevention is the key to stopping pesticide use in your garden

    Pesticides are bad for the health of your garden and its wildlife – but they could also be bad for you, new research suggests. We share seven ways to create a natural balance in your garden so you never need to use them.

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    Help us ban urban pesticides

    We’re urging the UK government to ban the use of pesticides in urban areas.

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    We need your support to ban garden pesticides!

    Garden Organic is proud to support a new petition in parliament to ban the use of pesticides in gardens and urban areas.
    Please help us by signing this petition, on the government website. Now!