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 …
Garden Pests
From bugs to birds to rodents, learn how to prevent and control garden pests. Our guides reveal crucial information to combat these annoyances.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Scale Insects: Treatment, Prevention, and Control
Ew, scale insects! Whether flat against leaves or fruit, or lumpy bumps on branches or stems, this widespread superfamily of insects is well over 8000 species strong. Many of them …
Whiteflies: Eliminating Tiny White Pests
Are you finding tiny white bugs on plant leaves? You may have whiteflies. Learn to eliminate them from your garden in our pest guide!
Wireworm Woes: Identify, Prevent, and Control These Pests
The long-lived, hungry wireworm can wreak havoc on the agricultural sector. With a diverse choice of common crops as their target, these click beetle larvae seek out and chew through …
Thrips: How to Identify and Get Rid of Thrips ASAP
Terrible thrips! They invade the garden, sucking the juices out of leaves and stems and the life from your plants. They cause scarring on fruit and vegetables and spread plant …
Mexican Bean Beetle: Get Rid Of Epilachna Varivestis
The Mexican bean beetle looks an awful lot like a ladybug of a different color, and we all love ladybugs, or as some call them, ladybirds. But under that cute …