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Garden Pests

From bugs to birds to rodents, learn how to prevent and control garden pests.

Aphids on plants

Annoying Aphids: All About Aphididae And How To Get Rid of Them

Last updated September 5, 2020

Oh, do I ever hate aphids. These little pesky insects suck the life out of my plants (quite literally!), and wherever they go, they bring plant destruction in their wake. …

Read moreAnnoying Aphids: All About Aphididae And How To Get Rid of Them

How to Kill Ants

The Best Ant Killers Available Right Now: 2021 Edition

Last updated January 4, 2021

There are millions of ants in the world, and they get everywhere. While I’ve focused in-depth on ants and organic ways to eliminate them in the past, one thing I …

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Helicoverpa armigera, 'Cotton Bollworm', 'Old World Bollworm', 'Scarce Bordered Straw'

Cutworms: How To Destroy Noctuidae Caterpillars In Your Garden

Last updated June 14, 2019

Have you ever stepped out into the garden, only to discover that it looks like someone snipped through the main stem of one of your plants with a pair of …

Read moreCutworms: How To Destroy Noctuidae Caterpillars In Your Garden

Killing Squash Bugs: How To Identify and Control Anasa Tristis

Last updated September 29, 2019

In late summer, your pumpkin patch starts showing odd signs of wilt. It’s patchy at first, but you start noticing yellowed and darkened leaves, wilted vines, and you may actually …

Read moreKilling Squash Bugs: How To Identify and Control Anasa Tristis

Pieris brassicae, the larger of the two cabbage worms

How to Get Rid of Cabbage Worms Organically

Last updated March 18, 2019

You’re starting to find holes in the leaves of your kale, and for that matter, in your cabbage, brussels sprouts, or other brassica-family plants. The leaves of the neat rows …

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Cabbage Loopers: All About Trichoplusia Ni And How To Eliminate Them

Last updated October 3, 2019

There’s something crawling along the leaves of your arugula, and it looks like a little inchworm. It’s green, and it is snacking as it goes, leaving holes throughout your plants. …

Read moreCabbage Loopers: All About Trichoplusia Ni And How To Eliminate Them

Two spotted spider mite

Spider Mites: Everything You Need To Know

Last updated January 10, 2019

Have you ever had a plant which appears to be starting to turn yellow in patches, or which has super-fine webs all over it but you can’t see any spiders? …

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Leaf Cutter Ant

How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally: 13 Ant Control Tips

Last updated January 14, 2019

When you step into your yard to relax in the evening, the last thing you want to see is a line of ants plodding along what appears to be a …

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Neem Oil

20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond

Last updated January 14, 2019

As gardeners, we’re always looking for an edge… Something that’ll prevent pests, diseases, and make our lives easier out there in the garden. A long-time favorite of both beginner and …

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Get Rid of Japanese Beetles

How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles

Last updated March 2, 2019

Are there suddenly holes in the leaves of your favorite plants? A common culprit is the Japanese beetle. Although the insect is only ½ inch in length, it can do …

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How to Kill Grasshoppers

How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers: Natural Grasshopper Control

Last updated March 2, 2019

There’s nothing worse… You’ve cultivated an amazing garden, full of lush greens and veggies, only to have it relentlessly attacked by grasshoppers. Unlike many garden pests, which focus on one …

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How to Make Garlic Spray

Make Garlic Spray for Pests and Plant Diseases

Last updated August 16, 2019

The mythology behind garlic is long and storied. From vampires to devils to werewolves, garlic is purported to do anything and everything. While those stories may just be myths, garlic …

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