Step 5
Implementation of Insect Control

A major factor influencing the selected tactic is its actual implementation of insect control. Knowing what to do and how to do it is important. You may release parasitic wasps or ladybeetles all at once, but if you release them at the wrong time (when the pest is abundant) or not at mixed intervals the beneficial insect may die or fly away.

Become a Garden Sage and Intuitively Know What to Do

With time and observation, you will become intuitive, knowledgeable about your garden, and able to predict population trends and resultant damage. With observation you will be able to quickly ascertain if not predict future results and head them off with the right tactic. Once you attain this "garden sage" status, you will be able to plan with the gentlest of pest management tactics.

Note: Before implementing any control, it is important to make sure that you have followed the previous four steps. Review the first four steps

Step 6 - After Implementation of Insect Control comes re-assessment