Most people are familiar with treating for pests after they’ve reared their ugly heads, but not many gardeners realize that a little care early on can save loads of work when the bugs do come. Considering that some larger pests, like caterpillars, can ruin crops in as little as a day, preventative treatment can be the only way to prevent some issues. Below are a few of the best methods for heading infestations off at the pass.   Repellants: This category encompasses products that make plants unappealing to pests. Usually they rely on scent or taste to keep the bugs off. Hot Pepper W... [More]