With summer fully upon us, the weather is warm enough to allow a spider mite explosion in the garden. Spider mites are one of the most common garden pests, and they reproduce quickly in hot weather. Read More
When something’s going wrong in your garden, you can tell by looking at your plants; however, even though it’s easy to identify that something isn’t right, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what the problem could be. Here are some tips for identifying plant diseases and pest damage. Read More
One of the most loathsome garden pests, the tomato hornworm, is just as nasty as he looks. Despite its name, the “hornworm” isn’t a worm at all. This garden pest is actually a caterpillar, the larvae of the hawk moth. Read More
Birds can be their own form of pest control, eating bugs from the garden while plants grow, but once fruit begins to ripen, birds can become a pest in their own right. After waiting all season to find your first tomatoes pecked by birds can be disheartening and aggravating. But even if you’re not a bird-lover, you don’t want to kill them. Manage birds using organic controls. Read More
Aphids are tiny sap-sucking insects that are one of the most troublesome garden pests. Nearly every plant species has a different aphid species that preys on it, but knowledge of specific species isn’t necessary to control aphids and protect your garden. Read More
The Colorado potato beetle is one of the most destructive garden pests. Despite it’s name you can find these bugs all over the country, and they don’t only feed on potatoes. Read More
When stink bugs are present in your home or garden, you know it. Named for their offensive odor used as a defense mechanism, stink bugs emerge from their overwinter hiding spots in spring. Read More
If you plan to compost, you can’t be bug shy. It’s always amazing who and what shows up to help break down organic matter. One common creature is the white grub, an especially nasty-looking and ugly larvae. Despite their appearance, they’re not all bad. Read More
Slugs and snails are in just about every garden and they cause more damage than most other garden pests. You may not see them because they eat at night, but you can verify their presence by the slimy, mucous trail they leave behind. Read More
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