Successful Container Gardening

Step 5: Pest Control

Add some pest control by taking plastic lids from used containers like yogurt, frosting, cottage cheese, butter tubs, etc., depending on the size of your container and smear a good thick coating of Vaseline or Karo Syrup on the inside.

Set them sticky side up on top of the soil in your container. If you have a very large container you may want to add more lids. Replace as necessary.

Your Container is now complete and ready for you to enjoy!

Comments

[AmyLuthien]

Good idea!  Reminds me of sticky traps I used to use when I was working in commercial greenhouses.  As a point of interest, the color yellow is highly attractive to whiteflies.  Now to find bright yellow lids!  

Thanks!

[bethmez]

I have never thought of using vaseline or Karo to discourage pests. Will have to try this!

[DebH57]

It is a good alternative Beth - and cheap too!

[wreck]

I will try this one. Lots of good tips in here, thank you.

[DebH57]

Most welcome Wreck, I would like to hear your results. Thanks for commenting!