5 natural ways to keep pests at bay

Companion planting involves interspersing plants that naturally repel pests due to their pungent aroma like lemongrass with those that naturally attract pests like chilli and brinjal. Photos: Kuan Chee Choun

A thriving garden often attracts a fair share of bugs, insects and other pests.

But different pests require different ways of dealing with them, says Petaling Jaya-based avid home gardener Kuan Chee Choun.