Garden Pests
Identifying garden pests is sometimes difficult, as there are many, but important when it comes to pest control in your garden. However, with the right tips and facts about garden pests at your disposal, you can arm yourself with the tools you need for controlling pests before they take control of your plants. Common pests in the garden don’t need to be a cause for alarm. Simply use the following information for identifying garden pests and learn how to employ the best methods for pest control in your garden.
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Garden Pests
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What to Know As You Learn How To Create a Butterfly Garden
Learning the ins-and-outs of creating a butterfly garden can be a daunting task for gardeners of all skill levels. That’s why we’re on a mission to make your journey less intimidating.
By Gardening Know How
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White Oil Recipe: How To Make White Oil For An Insecticide
If it's difficult to find a good organic insecticide, you may ask yourself "how do I make my own insecticide?" Making white oil insecticide is easy and inexpensive. This article will show you how.
By Heather Rhoades
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A Complete Guide To Homemade Insecticidal Soap
You can make your own insecticidal soap with basic ingredients you already have. Click here to learn what is is and how to make it.
By Amy Grant
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Eliminating Elk Damage - How To Keep Elk Out Of Your Garden
Elk are interesting to watch, but are they eating your plants? Learn different ways to discourage elk from feasting from your garden.
By Amy Grant
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Helping Your Plants With A Neem Oil Foliar Spray
Neem oil may be your best solution as a safe, non-toxic pesticide for the garden that actually works.
By Heather Rhoades
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Ant Hills In Grass: How To Control Ants In Lawns
Ants in your lawn may be a problem to be solved, but you may be surprised to learn ants aren’t all bad. Click to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Are Coyotes Dangerous – What To Do About Coyotes In The Garden
Coyotes tend to avoid humans, but with shrinking habitats, encounters in the garden are rising. Click to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Flea Control For Gardens: Learn About Lawn And Garden Flea Control
Want to keep yourself and your pets safe from fleas in the garden? Click here to learn about garden flea control.
By Jackie Carroll
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Getting Rid Of Stink Bugs - How To Kill Stink Bugs
Stink bugs are commonly found throughout the U.S. in gardens and occasionally the home. When stink bug control becomes necessary, use the steps in this article to get rid of them.
By Nikki Tilley
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Goldenrod Gall Fly Causing Lumps On Plant Stems
Ball shaped growths on goldenrod mean it’s being visited by gall flies who encapsulate themselves on the plant. Click for more.
By Amy Grant
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Learn More About Pesticides And Pesticide Labels
Pesticides are something we use in our garden all the time. But what are pesticides? Why should we pay close attention to pesticide labels? And what are the dangers? Read here to learn the answers.
By Stan V. Griep
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Learn About Leaf Cutter Bees
Do you ever see half moon shaped notches that appear to have been cut out of the leaves on your rosebushes or shrubs? If so, your garden may have been visited by the leaf cutter bee. Learn more here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Deer Fencing Designs - How To Build A Deer Proof Fence
Deer are elegant and graceful creatures but these attributes fall short when they have been in the garden eating your prize plants. If repellents aren't working, think about building a deer proof fence. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Carpenter Bee Control: How To Prevent Carpenter Bee Damage
Carpenter bees pose little threat to people, but they can cause serious damage to exposed wood. Read this article to find out how to get rid of carpenter bees. Click here for more information.
By Jackie Carroll
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Uses For Diatomaceous Earth - Diatomaceous Earth For Insect Control
Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth? If not, this article will provide information and tips on using diatomaceous earth in the garden so you can take advantage of all its benefits.
By Stan V. Griep
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Pin Nematode Treatment: How To Stop Pin Nematodes
Troublesome pests like pin nematodes may be difficult to detect without prior suspicion of their presence. Awareness of pin nematode symptoms may help in determining whether or not this may be an issue in the home garden. Learn more about the pests in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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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