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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Blossom Midge In Plants: How To Control Midge Pests In Flower Buds
Midges are tiny flies that have a big impact on your garden plants. They are destructive insects that can prevent flowers from blooming and form unsightly knots on plant stems and leaves. Read here for information on blossom midge control.
By Jackie Carroll
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Getting Rid of Chiggers: Tips For Controlling Chigger Bugs In The Garden
Invisible and evil, chiggers can make the summer unbearable with the itching they cause, especially when you're out in the garden. Learn how to manage chiggers and deal with their bites in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Whitefly Indoors: Controlling Whiteflies In The Greenhouse Or On Houseplants
Whiteflies are the bane of nearly all indoor gardeners. Effectively controlling whiteflies begins with familiarity of their life cycles, including various species. The following article can help with that.
By Nikki Tilley
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Removing Earwigs From The Garden
Earwigs aren't as scary as they look, but they will eat your flowers. Find them hiding in their favorite environments to deal with them.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Are Wool Sower Galls – What To Do About Wool Sower Wasp Galls
Have you noticed what looks like a cotton ball with pink spots on an oak tree in your yard? This is a wool sower gall and you can click here to learn more.
By Becca Badgett
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Make An Earwig Hotel: DIY Flowerpot Earwig Trap
Earwigs are fascinating and necessary creatures but can also be a nuisance insect. Learn how to make an earwig trap in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Garden Phlox Bugs – How To Kill Phlox Bugs In The Garden
Sweet smelling phlox can attract many visitors to the garden, human and insect alike. Click here and learn how to recognize phlox plant bugs.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fruit Maggot Info – Where Do Fruit Maggots Come From
There’s nothing as disgusting as picking fresh fruit only to bite into it and discover a worm! Learn about fruit maggots and prevention here.
By Amy Grant
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Managing Mealybugs Outside: Tips For Outdoor Mealybug Control
The leaves on your outside plants are covered with black speckles and spots. Upon closer inspection, you find tufts of cottony material and segmented waxy bugs. Congratulations, you've discovered mealybugs in the garden. Learn how to control them here.
By Laura Miller
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Spanworm Control: Tips For Getting Rid Of Spanworms In Gardens
Large, irregular rips and tears in the foliage? You may be seeing spanworm damage. “What are spanworms and how do I go about getting rid of spanworms before they strike again?” Learn more about spanworms, their sneaky habits, and spanworm control here.
By Becca Badgett
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Fungus Gnat Vs. Shore Fly: How To Tell Fungus Gnats And Shore Flies Apart
Although they are often found flitting around in the same area, are there differences between the shore fly and fungus gnat or are shore flies and fungus gnats the same? If different, how do you tell fungus gnats and shore flies apart? Find the answers in this article.
By Amy Grant
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What Are Fireworms: Tips On Fireworm Control In Gardens
Starting and maintaining a garden is exciting and rewarding but can also be frustrating when fireworm pests wreak havoc on plantings. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of infestation is the first step to a healthy growing space. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Gardening Down South: How To Manage Pests In Southern Regions
Managing pests in the south requires vigilance and recognizing good bugs from bad bugs. By keeping an eye on your plants and vegetables, you can catch problems before they become a full-blown infestation. Click here for tips on how to manage pests in southern regions.
By Susan Albert
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What Are Blister Mites: Recognizing Blister Mite Damage
For home fruit growers, blister mite damage is usually cosmetic, but problems for commercial fruit growers can be significant. Click on the following article for more information and learn how to control blister mites in your garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Are All Nematodes Bad – A Guide To Harmful Nematodes
One square foot of soil in your garden probably has one million of nematode worms. As a gardener, it is important to know which nematodes are bad for plants and cause damage. Most are not only harmless but actually helpful. Learn which are bad in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Lesion Nematode Information: What Are Root Lesion Nematodes
Many types of nematodes are beneficial for gardeners, helping to process and decompose plant matter for healthy plant growth. Unfortunately, root lesion nematodes are anything but helpful. Learn how to prevent lesion nematodes in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Hessian Fly Pests – Learn How To Kill Hessian Flies
When adding new crops, it is important that growers familiarize themselves with any possible or preventable issues that may be common. This is especially true with grain crops and their susceptibility to hessian fly infestations. Click here for info on hessian fly management.
By Tonya Barnett

