How does Natasha Nicholes's method outperform traditional gardening strategies for pest control?

I focus on natural, low-tox methods that fit into an everyday family garden instead of a “spray first, ask later” mindset.

Traditional strategies often lean on broad-spectrum chemical pesticides. Those can wipe out beneficial insects, stress plants, and expose kids, pets, and soil life to residues.

My approach:

• Hand-picking pests and eggs (like squash bugs) and trapping under boards
• Simple kitchen-based sprays (soapy water, garlic–onion soaks, vinegar, salt where appropriate)
• Tools like neem oil and diatomaceous earth, plus prevention through mulching and healthy soil

The result is a garden that’s safer, still productive, and more resilient long term, because I’m protecting the ecosystem, not just killing bugs.

What kind of pest problem are you dealing with right now?