Category Archives for Garden Pests
Aphids – How To Identify And Control Them
Aphids are little annoying creatures that feed on your favourite plants, ruin your crops and reproduce faster than you can say “What happened to my onions?”. So what do you do to save your plants from these countless predators? Continue reading to learn all about aphids and how to control them.
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Homemade Bug Spray: How to Use Vinegar for Pest Control
Vinegar serves many purposes when used around the house; you can clean with vinegar, use vinegar for baking, use as homemade bug spray, and distill vegetables, all of which make this tangy liquid a pantry necessity.Read on to discover how vinegar works as a pest control agent and to discover how to make homemade vinegar […]
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How to Get Rid of Ants in the Garden
Ants in your garden can seem like a problem, but that’s not always the case. Ants can help control other insect pests, fertilize, pollinate and even help aerate your soil.However, they can also be problematic. Issues with ants include painful bites, damaged structures and even protect some negative insect pests.Read on to learn about common […]
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Potato Bugs | How to Identify, Prevent & Control
Who doesn’t want a thriving vegetable garden in their backyard? Living from garden to table is any home gardener’s dream. However, this can quickly turn into a nightmare when threatened with a potato bug infestation. Potato bug infestation can become a significant concern for those growing crops like potatoes, tomatoes or even eggplant. Although these pesky […]
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How to Get Rid of Mealybugs, The Little White Fuzzy Bugs on Plants
Are the leaves of your plants covered with white fuzzy bugs? You have a mealybug infestation! Here are some tips and tricks on how to get rid of white fuzzy bugs on plants, including natural methods of pest control.
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Boxelder Bugs Guide – How To Handle The Infestation
Fruit and seed-bearing trees sometimes tend to attract some wanted and unwanted garden visitors. Throughout most parts of America, boxelder bugs can become quite the garden nuisance. Boxelder bugs often appear during the Autumn and Winter months, explicitly drawn to fruit-bearing boxelder trees, maples, ash trees, and even fruit trees.While they’re mostly harmless, not carrying common […]
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