Garden Pests
Identifying garden pests is sometimes difficult, as there are many, but important when it comes to pest control in your garden. However, with the right tips and facts about garden pests at your disposal, you can arm yourself with the tools you need for controlling pests before they take control of your plants. Common pests in the garden don’t need to be a cause for alarm. Simply use the following information for identifying garden pests and learn how to employ the best methods for pest control in your garden.
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Garden Pests
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Climate Change And Pests: Do Warmer Winters Mean More Pests?
Warmer climates can result in an increase of some pests and decrease of others, which isn’t always a good thing. Here's how to protect your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Deer-Resistant Perennials That Can Survive Even The Greediest Grazers
Worried about your gorgeous garden plants getting nibbled and chewed by four-legged feeders? Try these deer-resistant perennials to keep them at bay.
By Amy Grant
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Do You Have Boxwood Leafminer? Identify and Remove This Boxwood Pest
The boxwood leafminer can do major damage to boxwood shrubs and can even prove fatal to plants. Find out how to maintain plant health for better plants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Identify And Control Western Tent Caterpillars
Western tent caterpillars are a devastating pest that ravage the west coast of the US. Here's how to stop them.
By Amy Grant
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Spongy Moth: How To Identify, Prevent & Eliminate This Destructive Pest
Spongy moth was brought to the US as a potential source of silk, but is now considered a destructive pest that feeds on native trees.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Does Your Tree Have Douglas Fir Tussock Moth? How To Tackle This Evergreen Pest
If your gorgeous Douglas fir is looking sickly or defoliated, there’s one pest you’d better check for, and fast! We show you how to tackle the Douglas fir tussock moth
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Insects That Eat Flowers And How To Get Rid Of Them
By Tonya Barnett
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Slugs Eating Your Plants? Offer Them a Beer Instead
Slugs and snails love beer, but they're no match for a slug beer trap. Learn how beer will lure them away from your vegetables, flowers, and special plants like hostas.
By Laura Miller
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CARPENTER ANTS - A DIY GUIDE
Carpenter ants don't eat wood and, with a bit of patience, you can eliminate them with homemade remedies.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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What Is Horticultural Oil – How It Helps You Grow Healthier Plants
Learn about what horticultural oil is, when and where to use it and its benefits as a safe alternative to toxic chemical insecticides.
By Teo Spengler
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8 Simple Steps To Rid Your Vegetable Garden Of Pests – Without Using Chemicals
Step away from the pesticides! These natural solutions will fight critters from all angles, without harming your garden's biodiversity.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Holes In The Leaves Of Your Plants? Common Causes & Fixes
Holes in the leaves of plants can be a bit distressing. From tiny holes to giant ones, “What is eating my plants?” is a gardening question heard around the world in spring and summer. Learning to diagnose and address leaf damage can help.
By Liz Baessler
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Norfolk Island Pine Problems: Tackle Norfolk Island Pests & Diseases
While Norfolk pine can be a dream to grow both outdoors and inside, it is prone to pests and diseases. We outline the best ways to tackle (and prevent) key Norfolk Island pine problems
By Teo Spengler
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Simple Slug Trap - The Easiest Way To Get Rid Of Slugs & Snails
If your plants are getting chewed up in the night, you may want to make a DIY slug trap to attract and isolate them.
By Amy Grant
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Eating Bugs From The Garden – Put Pests On Your Dinner Plate
Edible bugs are a familiar diet staple in 130 countries. In the not-too-distant future eating bugs may become a normal part of our daily lives.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Explore The World Of Insects With “Bugging Out”
Understanding the amazing benefits of insects can change our perspective on how important they are and maybe change how we treat them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Find Out How To Keep Animals Out Of The Garden With No Fence
Although our wildlife matters, there will be times when you need to know how to keep animals out of the garden. Luckily, there are ways to protect your plot without a fence
By Tonya Barnett