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!

Three white mealybugs appearing bright while crawling on a deep green plant having a waxy and smooth surface

Garden Pests

How to Remove and Prevent Mealybugs

Mealybugs are a common sight in gardens, and this form of scale insect can be an annoyance. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains everything you need to know to remove and prevent these bugs indoors and out.

Rat in the garden.

Garden Pests

10 Ways to Keep Rats Out of the Garden

When you have devoted countless hours to meticulously care for your garden, the last thing you want to worry about is a rodent infestation that destroys it all. Pest expert Michael from Richland Pest & Bee Control lists 10 ways you can tackle rats in the garden.

Clusters of tiny, circular, light brown bumps densely cover the surface of a green stem, some appearing slightly raised, with small parts of the green plant still visible beneath.

Garden Pests

How to Control and Prevent Scale Insects

Scale insects are common pests, but not difficult ones to tackle if you know how to control and prevent them. Learn all about scale insects and how to get rid of them in this complete guide by horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen.

From many armyworms, one is crawling on a thin and vibrant green leaf, with a brown blurry background

Garden Pests

How to Identify and Control Armyworms

Armyworms are a major annoyance in our gardens! If you find one of the many damaging species in your garden, quick action is essential. Kevin Espiritu explains the differences between armyworm types and how to control them in your garden.