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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What Is A Bug Light - Using Bug Light Bulbs In The Garden
It’s easy to forget in the dead of winter about the havoc bugs tend to wreck on summer evenings. Bug light bulbs may be the answer and you don’t have to zap them, just repel them.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Spotted Lanternfly Control – How To Get Rid Of Spotted Lanternflies
If you see wilting, branch death, flagging of trees and vines combined with honeydew and accompanying sooty mold, you’re probably looking at Spotted Lanternfly damage. Read on to learn about Spotted Lanternfly control.
By Amy Grant
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Common Garden Pests That Emerge After Rain
A swarm of bugs after rain is not what dreams are made of, but here is a rundown of some of the garden enemies that thrive on moist soil and wet weather.
By Susan Albert
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How To Get Rid Of Squash Bugs Naturally
Are squash bugs sucking the life out of your cucurbit crops? Growing companion plants is one method of controlling these destructive pests.
By Laura Miller
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DIY Fungus Gnat Trap To Keep Pests Off Houseplants
Are there tiny bugs buzzing around your house all of a sudden? They may be fungus gnats. Click to learn how to get rid of them.
By Amy Grant
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Spotted Winged Drosophila Control: Learn About Spotted Winged Drosophila Pests
If you have a problem with withering and browning fruit, the culprit may be the spotted winged drosophila. This little fruit fly can ruin a crop, but we have the answers. Find the information you need on spotted winged drosophila control in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Dried Fruit Beetle Control - How To Fix Or Prevent Sap Beetle Damage
Some bugs are helpful in the garden, killing off pests; others, like the dried fruit or sap beetle, are the noxious pests. Learn more about controlling dry fruit beetles in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Darkling Beetle Facts - Tips On Getting Rid Of Darkling Beetles
Darkling beetles get their name from their habit of hiding during the day and coming out to feed at night. This article will help you identify and control these pesky insects. Click here to get more information about darkling beetles.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is A Jack Jumper Ant: Learn About Australian Jack Jumper Ant Control
Jack jumper ants may have a humorous name, but there's nothing funny about these aggressive jumping ants. In fact, jack jumper ant stings can be extremely painful, and in some cases, downright dangerous. Click this article to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Manage Cricket Pests: Controlling Crickets In The Garden
For those of you whose garden is being decimated by crickets - or for those who just can't get any sleep due to their singing - the question becomes "how to kill crickets?" Read this article to find out.
By Amy Grant
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Crown Borer Management: Treatment And Control Of Crown Borers
When you find holes in the base of plants with sawdust-like material coming out, your problem is most likely crown borers. Find out more about crown borer damage and control in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Mosquitoes And Coffee – Can Coffee Repel Mosquitoes
Looking for alternative options for mosquito control? Can coffee repel mosquitoes? Is there any truth to the claims? Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Plants For Nematode Control: Are There Any Plants That Repel Nematodes
Maybe you've tried to grow carrots, but they came out knobby and twisted. Or maybe your potatoes were covered in warts and galls. If so, your garden may have a nematode problem. Learn more about controlling nematodes with plants in this article.
By Gardening Know How
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What Are Two-Spotted Spider Mites – Two-Spotted Mite Damage And Control
If your plants are attacked by two-spotted mites, you are going to want to take some action to protect them. What are two-spotted spider mites? They are mites that infest hundreds of different plant species. For more information, click on the following article.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs: Can Bed Bugs Live Outdoors
While bed bugs are a serious concern when found indoors, many may be surprised to find that bed bugs may also be able to survive out in the garden. While not as common, bed bugs from garden areas can hitch a ride indoors. Learn more in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Are Bark Beetles: Information About Bark Beetles On Trees
There are few things that can match a forest fire for sheer destructive force on trees - with the exception of the bark beetle, which can eat its way through stands of trees. You should keep an eye on new holes in your trees' surfaces. This article will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Treatment For Bagworms - Getting Rid Of A Bagworm Infestation
If you have bagworms, you are probably wondering about bagworm control, which starts with understanding the worm itself. Read this article to learn more about how to get rid of bagworms.
By Gardening Know How