Garden Pests

Lurking in your garden, there’s a pest which is feasting upon the leaf sap in your plants: the leafhopper. This relative of the cicada insect is nowhere near as noisy as its distant cousin. Instead, it announces its arrival by damaging the tender leaves of your favorite crop plants, sucking the life right out of … Read more

A flea beetle is not a flea. Let’s get that out of the way right at the beginning! In fact, fleas and flea beetles have almost nothing in common, although they’re often confused with fleas by those less familiar with them. This is not the pest that bites your dogs and cats (and sometimes you). … Read more

Army worms are a major annoyance in our gardens! We discuss control and prevention strategies for them to keep them at bay.

Asparagus is a great crop to grow. This perennial produces delicious spears every year in the spring. But there is a down side to growing this phenomenal edible… the asparagus beetle. You might not be alarmed when you see the first couple asparagus beetles, but if they’re not dealt with quickly, you will have a … Read more

The Colorado Potato Beetle is a major pest of potato crops across the world. Learn how to identify and control this little bug here!

Aphids are a common issue in most gardens, and these pests are vectors for diseases as well as dangerous to plants. We share control tips!

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 haven’t done is to focus in on some of the many great commercial options to kill these pesky little pests. Every supermarket, hardware store, big-box … Read more

Cutworms are some of the most annoying garden pests, especially because there are so many types! Learn how to get rid of cutworms for good.

One of the most hated pests is the dreaded squash bug. Much like many common pests in the warmth of the spring and summer growing season, they suck plant juices from your beloved squash vines. They do a lot of damage and proliferate on plants too. That’s why is so important to identify squash bugs … Read more

Cabbage worms can rapidly destroy a brassica plant and feed on all types. We discuss control and prevention methods to keep them at bay!