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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Manage Cricket Pests: Controlling Crickets In The Garden
For those of you whose garden is being decimated by crickets - or for those who just can't get any sleep due to their singing - the question becomes "how to kill crickets?" Read this article to find out.
By Amy Grant
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Burrowing Crawfish Problems: Getting Rid of Crayfish In The Garden
Crawfish are a seasonal problem in some regions. They tend to make burrows in lawns during the rainy season, which can be unsightly and damage mowing equipment. Getting rid of crawfish is not that easy. Try these tips for removing crayfish in the garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Crown Borer Management: Treatment And Control Of Crown Borers
When you find holes in the base of plants with sawdust-like material coming out, your problem is most likely crown borers. Find out more about crown borer damage and control in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Mosquitoes And Coffee – Can Coffee Repel Mosquitoes
Looking for alternative options for mosquito control? Can coffee repel mosquitoes? Is there any truth to the claims? Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Plants For Nematode Control: Are There Any Plants That Repel Nematodes
Maybe you've tried to grow carrots, but they came out knobby and twisted. Or maybe your potatoes were covered in warts and galls. If so, your garden may have a nematode problem. Learn more about controlling nematodes with plants in this article.
By Gardening Know How
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What Are Two-Spotted Spider Mites – Two-Spotted Mite Damage And Control
If your plants are attacked by two-spotted mites, you are going to want to take some action to protect them. What are two-spotted spider mites? They are mites that infest hundreds of different plant species. For more information, click on the following article.
By Teo Spengler
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Damage Caused By Kangaroos – How To Keep Kangaroos Out Of My Garden
Kangaroo plant damage is an issue that, as yet, does not have a catch-all solution. There are some known ways to deter kangaroos, however. Click here for information on how to keep kangaroos away and prevent damage caused by kangaroos.
By Liz Baessler
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Eliminate Rats In Gardens - Control Tips And Deterrents For Rats In Gardens
Rats are clever animals. Because they are experts at hiding, you may not see rats in the garden, so it?s important to learn how to recognize signs of their presence. This article will help with that.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Are Bark Beetles: Information About Bark Beetles On Trees
There are few things that can match a forest fire for sheer destructive force on trees - with the exception of the bark beetle, which can eat its way through stands of trees. You should keep an eye on new holes in your trees' surfaces. This article will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Treatment For Bagworms - Getting Rid Of A Bagworm Infestation
If you have bagworms, you are probably wondering about bagworm control, which starts with understanding the worm itself. Read this article to learn more about how to get rid of bagworms.
By Gardening Know How
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Murder Hornet News: Truth About Humans, Murder Hornets, And Bees
Noticed the murder hornet news recently? What are they and should we be afraid? Click here as we dispel some scary rumors with facts.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Stop Armadillos In The Garden - Getting Rid Of Armadillos
Armadillo control has become a concern throughout the southwest and beyond. Before you ask about how to get rid of armadillos, you need to know a little about them. This article will help.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Bees And Mites – Information About Mites In Beehives
Mites in beehives can be a very serious problem, even destroying entire colonies. If you raise bees, know what to look for with help from this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Safe Plant Pesticides – Indoor Pesticides For Edible Plants
You can buy “safe” pesticides at any garden center, but when you make your own, you know exactly what substances go into the mix.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Kudzu Bug In Garden – How To Control Kudzu Bugs On Plants
Kudzu bugs are invaders from Asia. If you’ve seen them, you may want information on control and tips for getting rid of them. This article can help.
By Teo Spengler
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Insect Repelling Sun Plants – Full Sun Plants That Repel Bugs
Are there any full sun plants that repel bugs? Yes! Learn about them in the following article and get some planted in your garden.
By Becca Badgett
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Do Squirrels Harm Trees: How To Minimize Squirrel Tree Damage
Why do squirrels dig holes in trees? Good question! Squirrels sometimes gnaw trees, usually where bark is rotten or a dead branch has fallen from the tree, to get to the sweet sap just below the bark. Let's take a closer look in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer