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.
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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
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What Is Soft Scale – How To Recognize Soft Scale Insects
Lumps, bumps and weird cottony fluff on your plants are more than just some strange coincidence, they?re probably soft scale insects! Don?t worry, we have the answers to your burning soft scale questions. Click this article to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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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 Are Witchetty Grubs: Learn About Witchetty Grubs In Gardens
Inside the roots of plants in the Acacia family, fat white grubs can be harvested that are called witchetty grubs. What are witchetty grubs? Click here for some interesting witchetty grub information and some thoughts on how to prevent their injurious activity in your plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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