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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Pink Rust Mite Damage – Learn How To Kill Pink Citrus Rust Mites
Although pink citrus rust mite pests may be a pretty color, there is nothing cute about these destructive insects. Anyone growing citrus in a home orchard should be able to recognize pink citrus mite damage. If you need more information, this article will help.
By Teo Spengler
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Stunt Nematode Control: How To Prevent Stunt Nematodes
You may never have heard of stunt nematodes, but that doesn’t mean that these microscopic worms aren’t affecting you. If you’re looking for a description of stunt nematode symptoms, plus a few tips on stunt nematode control, then this article can help.
By Teo Spengler
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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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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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Treating Cyclamen Mites: How To Control Cyclamen Mites
Cyclamen mites can be very damaging to flowering plants and often go undetected until damage is already done. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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