In our latest video lesson, Christy shares a simple and safe pest control hack that protects crops that grow inside cages. Do you lose tomatoes to critters just before they are ripe? This cage trick will help you harvest more from your garden.
Christy got the idea for this a couple years ago, and has used it successfully to deter rats, rabbits, and other critters. Bookmark this lesson for next year’s tomato season (use it on other crops too).
Simple and Safe Pest Control Hack
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Resources
Find supplies for this project here and here
Need more help? Check out our online course Creating a Healthy Garden (perfect holiday gift… just sayin’). It is jam-packed with pest control tips, as well as tried and true methods that protect your harvest.
Remember: draping is key! Critters don’t like loose material. They’ll give up and you’ll get more of your precious harvest.
Find other pest control tricks in our archives. Whether you have rats, squirrels, rabbits, or other critters who steal your hard-earned produce, this barrier hack will save the day.
