Garden Pests
Identifying garden pests is sometimes difficult, as there are many, but important when it comes to pest control in your garden. However, with the right tips and facts about garden pests at your disposal, you can arm yourself with the tools you need for controlling pests before they take control of your plants. Common pests in the garden don’t need to be a cause for alarm. Simply use the following information for identifying garden pests and learn how to employ the best methods for pest control in your garden.
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Garden Pests
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Katydid Facts: Managing Katydids In The Garden
Generally, katydids in the garden nibble leaves but do not do serious garden damage. You'll need to get a few more katydid facts to determine whether to try to get rid of them. This article provides more information about katydids.
By Teo Spengler
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Fig Beetle Facts – Control Of Fig Beetles In The Garden
Also known as figeater beetles or green June beetles, fig beetles are large, metallic green beetles that dine on corn, flower petals, nectar and soft-skinned fruits. Figeater beetles can cause extensive injury in home lawns and gardens. Learn about their control here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Tortoise Beetle Control: Learn How To Get Rid Of Tortoise Beetles
Tortoise beetles are small, oval, turtle-shaped beetles that survive by chewing their way through the foliage of various plants. Click on this article for more information and tips on tortoise beetle control.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Bugs In The Garden: The Most Common Garden Pests To Look Out For
There are probably hundreds of insects that plague our gardens daily, but the most common plant pests seem to do the most damage. Once you recognize these bugs, you can start taking steps to protect your plants with effective control. This article will get you started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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DIY Wasp Trap Info: Do Homemade Wasp Traps Work
Homemade wasp trap instructions abound on the internet or you can also purchase ready-made versions. These easy-to-assemble traps simply catch the wasps and drown them. Learn how to make a homemade wasp trap in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Neonicotinoids Pesticides And How Do Neonicotinoids Work
We?ve all heard a little something about the bird and the bees, but have you heard mention of neonicotinoids and bees? Well, this important information could mean the life and death of our precious pollinators in the garden. Click here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Black Vine Weevil Control: Getting Rid Of Black Vine Weevils
Gardening is all fun and games until the insects show up to spoil your landscape. Find out how to manage a common beetle pest, the black vine weevil, in this informative article. Click here to learn more these insects and their control.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Seedling Bird Protection: How To Keep Birds From Eating Seedlings
Birds are often welcome visitors but they may turn around and become serious garden pests. There are several highly effective ways to keep birds out of your garden and protect your seedlings from these feathery visitors this spring. Click here for more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Blossom Midge In Plants: How To Control Midge Pests In Flower Buds
Midges are tiny flies that have a big impact on your garden plants. They are destructive insects that can prevent flowers from blooming and form unsightly knots on plant stems and leaves. Read here for information on blossom midge control.
By Jackie Carroll
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Getting Rid of Chiggers: Tips For Controlling Chigger Bugs In The Garden
Invisible and evil, chiggers can make the summer unbearable with the itching they cause, especially when you're out in the garden. Learn how to manage chiggers and deal with their bites in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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How To Get Rid Of Peacocks: Tips For Controlling Peacocks In The Garden
Peacocks flock in wild situations and have been known to do considerable damage to neighborhoods they colonize. Peacock control is essential for the gardener who wants to protect tender plants, their cars, siding, screen doors and more. This article can help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Whitefly Indoors: Controlling Whiteflies In The Greenhouse Or On Houseplants
Whiteflies are the bane of nearly all indoor gardeners. Effectively controlling whiteflies begins with familiarity of their life cycles, including various species. The following article can help with that.
By Nikki Tilley
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Getting Rid Of Bad Bugs With Beneficial Insects
Not all bugs are bad; in fact, there are many insects that are beneficial to the garden so consider keeping them around. Find out the best way to draw these beneficial bugs to your garden in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Removing Earwigs From The Garden
Earwigs are one of those garden pests that look very frightening, but are rather harmless. They can, however, be quite damaging to in the garden. Learn how to fix earwig problems in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Mole Control - Home Remedies For Removing Moles From Your Yard
Mole activity can wreak havoc in the yard, not because they eat up everything but because their tunnels are often used by other burrowing pests and may uproot plants. Learn how to control moles here.
By Nikki Tilley
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DIY Fruit Tree Pepper Spray – How To Use Hot Peppers For Fruit Trees
Fruit tree pepper spray can be an effective deterrent against insects, birds, and other animals. Get tips on using hot pepper spray for fruit trees here.
By Teo Spengler
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What Are Wool Sower Galls – What To Do About Wool Sower Wasp Galls
Have you noticed what looks like a cotton ball with pink spots on an oak tree in your yard? This is a wool sower gall and you can click here to learn more.
By Becca Badgett