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Bees And Mites – Information About Mites In Beehives
Mites in beehives can be a very serious problem, even destroying entire colonies. If you raise bees, know what to look for with help from this article.
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Safe Plant Pesticides – Indoor Pesticides For Edible Plants
You can buy “safe” pesticides at any garden center, but when you make your own, you know exactly what substances go into the mix.
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Kudzu Bug In Garden – How To Control Kudzu Bugs On Plants
Kudzu bugs are invaders from Asia. If you’ve seen them, you may want information on control and tips for getting rid of them. This article can help.
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Insect Repelling Sun Plants – Full Sun Plants That Repel Bugs
Are there any full sun plants that repel bugs? Yes! Learn about them in the following article and get some planted in your garden.
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Do Squirrels Harm Trees: How To Minimize Squirrel Tree Damage
Why do squirrels dig holes in trees? Good question! Squirrels sometimes gnaw trees, usually where bark is rotten or a dead branch has fallen from the tree, to get to the sweet sap just below the bark. Let's take a closer look in this article.
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What Is Armored Scale: Identifying Armored Scale Insects On Plants
Armored scale insects are hiding under your nose right now and you probably don't even know it. These master mimics are everywhere, but you can learn how to detect and eliminate them from your plants in this article. Click here to learn more.
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What Are Spindle Galls – Tips On Spindle Gall Treatment
It's amazing how many tiny things can live on a tree, without anyone really ever noticing. Such is the case of the Eriophyid mite, the cause of spindle galls on your tree leaves. Take a look at this article for more information about them and how they affect your plants.
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What Is A Systemic Pesticide: Using Systemic Insecticides In Gardens
If you have ever heard the term "systemic pesticide," you may have wondered what it means. This is actually an important thing to know. It?s also important to know how to use a systemic insecticide should such use be warranted. This article will help with that.
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Bird Damage To Lawns – Why Are Birds Digging Up My Lawn
Most of us love having backyard birds to watch and to feed. On the other hand, bird damage to lawns can be extensive. If you?re finding small holes in your grass and you see a lot of birds around, the damage is probably caused by birds foraging for food. Learn more here.
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Applying Acaricide Insecticides: Using An Acaricide For Tick Control
Acaricides are pesticides that kill ticks and mites. They are one part of a strategy for controlling ticks around homes and should be combined with measures to reduce tick habitats. Learn more about acaricides in this article.
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Billbug Lawn Treatment – Tips On Controlling Billbugs In Lawns
Billbugs are destructive insects that can ruin a lawn. The grubs begin feeding in the grass stems, gradually working their way down to the roots, killing the grass blade by blade. Find out about billbug lawn treatment in this article.
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Garden Plants And Chickens: How To Protect Plants From Chickens
We are used to seeing "chicken found" or "chicken lost" signs and even chickens themselves strutting across our lawns. But you don't just want the chickens running amok. Protecting plants from chickens is also a priority. This article will help.
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Plants And Fumigation – Tips On Protecting Plants During Fumigation
Sometimes, it's not our gardens that need pest control, it is our homes. Exterminators must be brought in to fumigate infestations. As you prepare for the extermination date, you may wonder "will fumigation kill plants in my landscape?" Find out here.
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Potted Plants And Squirrels: Learn How To Protect Container Plants From Squirrels
Squirrels are tenacious creatures and if they decide to dig a tunnel in your potted plant, it may seem like keeping squirrels out of containers is a hopeless task. If you've had it up to here with potted plants and squirrels, here are a few suggestions that may help.
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Wallaby Proof Plants: Tips On Keeping Wallabies Out Of Gardens
Wallabies generally eat grasses and other plants, including food crops, and can become a nuisance in the home garden. Click this article to investigate some tricks and tips that will allow you to enjoy these wild animals without sacrificing your produce plot.
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Kangaroo Deterrents: How To Control Kangaroos In The Garden
Kangaroos in the garden can be more of a nuisance than a delight due to their grazing habits. They will eat almost anything from prized roses to carefully tended vegetables. Click this article for some tips on how to control kangaroos in your garden.
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Twig Girdler Control: Learn How To Manage Twig Girdler Damage
The common names of bugs can give useful information about the type of damage they might do to your plants. Twig girdler beetles are a great example. As the names suggests, these insect pests chew the bark around small branches. Learn how to control them here.
