Spruce Budworm: Slowing The Conifer Destroyer
The spruce budworm is the most common pest of conifer tree species. Learn about these annoying larvae and how to manage them!
Garden Pests
From bugs to birds to rodents, learn how to prevent and control garden pests.
Codling Moth: Avoiding Fruit Worms In Your Trees
The codling moth does lots of damage in commercial orchards every year. We discuss how to handle codling moth infestations!
How To Get Rid Of Earwigs Quickly And Reliably
Having earwig problems? We discuss how to get rid of earwigs, and for that matter if they’re really as bad as they’re made out to be!
Pill Bugs: Good Bugs Or Bad? They Might Be Both!
Roly poly, doodle bugs, or pill bugs… whatever you call them, these are popular little garden dwellers. Children play with them, fascinated by their ability to roll up into a …
Leaf Miner Invasion? How To Eliminate Trailblazing Larvae
Are your plant’s leaves starting to look like they have white or brown squiggles all over them? If so, leaf miner larvae may be hard at work. These tiny larvae …
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Root Knot Nematode: How To Wipe Out These Plant Parasites
I talk a lot about the root knot nematode in some of the pieces I do, and that’s because this microscopic parasite can do a lot of damage to your …
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Sweat Bees: Friend or Foe in the Garden?
Have you ever been out working in your garden and suddenly discover you have a tiny bee sitting happily on your arm? These little creatures are sweat bees, and it …
Squash Vine Borer Control and Prevention
The squash vine borer is not common along the west coast, but for the majority of the United States it’s a common pest. The larvae burrow deep into the soft …
Fungus Gnat Larvae: How To Kill Them Off Quickly
One of the most frustrating pests in many indoor gardens is the dreaded fungus gnat and its young, the fungus gnat larvae. These little buggers can absolutely destroy your plants …
Mealybugs: Making Pseudococcidae Pests Go Away For Good
Only a tenth to a quarter of an inch long, tiny mealybugs don’t look particularly dangerous. However, these voracious plant-suckers can literally suck the life out of your plants if …
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Rat Proof Garden: How To Get Rid Of Rodents In Garden Spaces
Your garden is your pride and joy, and you put a lot of time and effort into making it flourish. So you’re going to want a rat proof garden. As …
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Root Maggots On The Rampage: Wiping Out Delia Species Pests
If you’re noticing a proliferation of flies, and your brassicas or root vegetables are starting to yellow, it’s a warning sign. You may have an infestation of root maggots. These …
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