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What is a good alternative to using pesticides?
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A good alternative to using pesticides is to use natural pest control methods such as biological controls, habitat manipulation, and cultural practices. Biological controls involve introducing natural predators or parasites of pests into the environment to help keep them in check. Habitat manipulation involves changing the environment around your plants so that it becomes less hospitable for pests, while cultural practices include planting pest-repelling plants near your crops.