Garden Pests

There are an incredibly huge number of garden pests to be aware of. Chewing pests, sucking pests, and more await you in our in-depth series of articles on these annoying critters.

Throughout, we provide you helpful assistance in how to manage your pest populations using integrated pest management tips and useful organic solutions!

Vivid green plant infested with broad mites, showing symptoms having shriveled up parts that are almost black in color

Garden Pests

How to Identify and Control Broad Mites

In warmer climates or greenhouse environments, broad mites can become a problem for a wide range of plants, requiring quick control. Huan Song explains how to identify and control broad mites in your garden in this complete guide.

Pillbug or roly poly bug.

Garden Pests

Pill Bugs: Are They Friends Or Foes?

Whether you call them roly poly bugs or pill bugs, these little critters are nature's garbage disposal. But are they good guests in the yard? Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen answers all your questions.

Leaf miner

Garden Pests

How to Identify and Control Leaf Miner

The leaf miner chews trails through leaves, disfiguring foliage and leaving it open to fungal disease. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen discusses how to identify and control these damaging pests in your garden.

An overhead macro image of a dark-winged fungus gnat on the surface of soil. The underbelly of the fly is light orange, and the dorsal region is iridescent black, with hints of blue and turquoise.

Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats

Fungus gnats alone aren't too bad, but the fungus gnat larvae are downright destructive. Epic Gardening Founder Kevin Espiritu explains the control methods for these dastardly pests!