Insects
Insect pests in the garden can be a nightmare, especially when they're seeking out your plants as an appetizer or breeding ground. The following articles provide information on some of the most common of these problematic insects and what you can do to both prevent and rid them of your garden plots. Read on to learn more.
Insects
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Keeping Bugs Out Of Sandboxes – How To Kill Sandbox Bugs
Among the most common problems found in sandboxes are insects. Keep reading to learn how to keep bugs out of sandboxes.
By Tonya Barnett
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Cypress Tip Moth Control: Cypress Tip Moth Signs And Treatment
If you’re noticing holes or small tunnels in the needles and twigs of some of your trees, it could be cypress tip moths. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Natural Indoor Moth Repellant: Learn About Herbs That Drive Away Moths
Did you know that you can actually deter moths with herbs indoors? Your very own dried herbs are great alternatives to toxic, stinky mothballs and will help you keep moths out of the house and away from your clothing and linens. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Scorpion Control In Gardens: Learn What To Do About Garden Scorpions
Most scorpion stings to adults are not life-threatening but the pain is enough for you to consider scorpion control to prevent pets and children from getting hurt by these arthropods. Learn ways to rid the garden and other areas of scorpions in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Kermes Scale Lifecycle: Tips On Treating Kermes Scale Insect Pests
What are kermes scale pests? Kermes scale are aggressive, sap-sucking pests that can cause significant damage to oak trees. Treating kermes scale on plants is attained by a variety of methods. Learn about kermes scale control in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What To Do About Ants – How To Get Rid Of Ants In The Garden
You may be troubled by ants invading your garden beds. If you want to know how to get rid of ants, or need help controlling them, click here.
By Gardening Know How
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What Are Twig Pruner Beetles: Tips On Twig Pruner Beetle Control
Small branches and cleanly cut twigs on the ground around a tree may indicate a problem with twig pruner beetles. The beetles attack many types of trees. Find out about identifying and controlling twig pruner beetles in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Trap Plants For Aphids: Plants That Repel Aphids In The Garden
Controlling aphids with plants is an easy and effective practice that anyone can do. Use the information found in this article to learn more about plants that naturally repel aphids as well as trap plants for aphid pests.
By Liz Baessler
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What Are Boxelder Bugs And What Do Boxelder Bugs Look Like
What are boxelder bugs? Boxelder bugs are major nuisances around the house but, fortunately, boxelder bugs in gardens are relatively harmless. Click this article to learn more about boxelder bugs, including a few tips for boxelder bug control.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Rid Plants Of Leaf Miners
Leaf miner damage is unsightly and, if left untreated, can end up causing serious damage to a plant. Taking steps to rid plants of leaf miners will improve their overall health. Learn how to kill leaf miners in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Are Leaf Footed Bugs: Learn About Leaf Footed Bug Damage
Although many of the bugs in the garden can be easily distinguished as friend or foe, the leaf footed bug is not among them. These sometimes problematic insects require careful observation so you can clearly say if they're harming your garden plants. Learn more here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Indoor Thrips Control – Getting Rid Of Thrips On Houseplants
Thrips indoors are not as common as thrips on outdoor plants, but they do occur and it is important to take care of them before the damage becomes too difficult to deal with. It is best to identify them early in order to have the best chance in getting rid of them. Learn more here.
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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Controlling Squash Bugs - How To Get Rid Of Squash Bugs
Squash bugs are one of the most common pests affecting squash plants, but also attack other cucurbits as well. Squash bug identification is relatively easy to recognize with tips from this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Preventing Granulate Ambrosia Beetles: Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Prevention And Treatment
The granulate ambrosia beetle can completely devastate over 100 species of deciduous trees. Learn how to avoid this damage with the ambrosia beetle control info found in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Chinch Bugs In Lawns: Learn About Chinch Bug Control
What are chinch bugs? These insect pests are known to plague turf grass across North America. There is a species for almost every climate and their activities cause irreparable damage to lawns. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Soil Mite Info: What Are Soil Mites And Why Are They In My Compost?
Could your potted plants be lurking with potting soil mites? If you've ever come across these frightening-looking creatures, you may be wondering what they are. This article has more information.
By Susan Patterson
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What Is A Glassy Winged Sharpshooter: Learn About Sharpshooter Damage And Control
What is a glassy winged sharpshooter? This harmful pest is a type of large leafhopper that feeds on fluids in the tissues of various plants. Learn about managing glassy winged sharpshooters and tips on how to prevent transmission of dangerous plant diseases here.
By Mary H. Dyer