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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ants Leave My Patio Alone All Summer, Thanks to This One Plant – and it’s So Cheap & Easy to Grow From Seed ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re only going to add one plant to your garden this year, make it this one: it gets rid of ants on your patio and smells amazing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H4LzmdGAeXw4TRkrzQvVC3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The $1 Slug Hack That Works Better Than Anything Else I’ve Tried in My Garden – My Seedlings Are Finally Safe! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Forget copper tape, beer traps and even nematodes: cost per slug captured, this cheap and easy hack is my best-ever method of controlling slugs and snails in my backyard. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BuoEvFa39WKZGHFkJVC4cY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Worried About Ticks? Meet the 7 Herbs That Help to Keep Them Away – They’re Easy to Grow Almost Anywhere ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tick season is getting underway, but don’t panic – the ultimate natural deterrent is right under your nose. Meet the superhero herbs that can also help repel this backyard bugbear ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UCRvYPnwYnAgs8q8nrmzzU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Does Your Lawn Look Like It’s Spitting? What to Do if You See Bubbles in the Backyard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What are those pops of foam on the grass, and what causes them? Meet the lawn resident that lives in a bubble bath, and find out what to do if you spot foamy eruptions ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9rSoaEGQfeX8d3BVFeJRvj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Easy Ways to Wasp-Proof Your Porch This Spring Before They Begin Nesting – Plus, a Simple Product That Banishes Wasps Year After Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep wasps away from your summer gatherings by preparing your porch in spring. These easy methods of deterring wasps will make your backyard barbecues safer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qKLBBwrp3CDM3UL6TbeoM7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Tried Using an Old Sweater to Stop Slugs Eating My Potted Hyacinths – Here’s What Happened ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Could wool be the secret to deterring slugs naturally? I decided to put it to the test ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kayleigh.dray@futurenet.com (Kayleigh Dray) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5USUNFQFVtbaH3uiAuYV7k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Let Bugs Ruin Your Raised Beds! Try These 4 Simple Non-Toxic Tricks For Pest Control ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep your raised vegetable garden beds healthy and happy by using these clever barriers and natural pest control tips. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NiPN3rDso3jKhaSTYs258P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Squirrels Stealing Your Bird Food? Try This Spicy Secret for Squirrel-Free Feeding That’s Totally Safe For Birds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re fed up with squirrels stealing bird food before your feathered friends can eat, it’s time to spice up your life. Here’s why spicy bird food lets birds eat safely and in peace ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5XDSp7gvGmenLMLZ3Zah7e-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Stop Squirrels Digging Up Your Garden, According to Reddit Gardeners ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Real gardeners share what actually works to keep squirrels out of your yard – from chicken wire to rubber snakes and other surprisingly effective deterrents. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Veldman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8eVgZWXTyY7uMfEQjNnwxj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Foil Around Plants Really Deter Pests? The Science Behind This Gardening Trick ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can this kitchen staple foil insects looking to chomp the plants your garden? Learn the ins and outs of using aluminum foil for pest prevention. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dNxT5sesmf8r8ixnNfEEcc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Common Invasive Plant is Linked to Higher Populations of Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks – Identify It and Destroy It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This invasive shrub has been popular at garden centers all over the US and it is linked to higher rates of Lyme disease. Find out if you have it in your yard. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:33:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9dsc9Jt9ex5HjN97XdDc27-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Secret to Glorious Summer Roses Starts in Winter – I Get my Garden Birds to Do the Pest Control ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Protect your precious roses from aphids, scale insects, sawflies and other garden pests with this ridiculously easy but effective late-winter hack. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Roses]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Kendell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mbx5ARvbFa2AwBychdXiUH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This One January Spray Stops Thousands of Garden Pests Before They Ever Hatch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stop fruit tree pests before they wake! Find out the benefits of using this one spray in January to zap pests before they hatch, guaranteeing healthier trees and better fruit ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:27:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wBSw5xdnW6tA29KRjygKhh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kill Fungus Gnats in Your Seedling Soil with My Secret 3-Ingredient Recipe That Works Instantly ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let fungus gnats ruin your seedlings! Learn the secret 3-ingredient gnat killer you already have in your cabinet. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M56qtMikRRfEKtuUV29h2Y-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Mother-in-Law’s Strange Houseplant Pest Hack Uses a Common Cough Remedy – and I Was Skeptical Until I Tried It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I thought I’d tried every trick in the book to tackle fungus gnats – until my mother-in-law suggested an old-school remedy that actually makes a lot of sense. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:54:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melanie Griffiths ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KakztqmaVgtCdxHJsqxKDE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 7 Most Common Animal Pests Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden – and How to Keep Them Out ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let pest animals destroy all your hard work. Learn which of these common animal pests are ruining your garden and how to keep them at bay. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y2KKmaASeaQkTGqys2neCZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Keep Roaches Out! Pest Experts Reveal the Best Products to Stop Cockroaches Coming Inside This Winter  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you need to know how to stop cockroaches coming indoors, preventative measures are the best way, according to pest control pros. These roach controls protect your home through winter ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iwwS6cxKF4ffAyYYrKFAbP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Winter Is the Most Important Time to Clean Houseplant Leaves – My Homemade Spray Makes Them Shine and Also Repels Pests ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Leaf cleaning matters more in winter. Try my simple, homemade leaf shine spray for healthier, more attractive houseplants. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:32:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Houseplants]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSnSU3Dfkm6NoFRXtEJedT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Spiders Hiding in Your Christmas Tree? Don't Panic –Here's How to Get Rid of Them Fast ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Most spiders in Christmas trees are harmless hitchhikers, and with a few quick checks and simple steps, you can clear them out before they spread indoors. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:12:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Trees]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QtZoNq5j7nbP7syYbsMeL7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Let Flying Bugs Destroy the Holidays – Grab This Great Black Friday Deal and Let It Do the Work for You ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/black-friday-deal-bug-zapper</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This highly rated bug zapper is on sale for Black Friday and it will keep your holiday parties and summer gatherings bug free! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:27:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kN4GisD7aAyDipd7f7rYAE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 5 Pests Are Still Active in Winter – Experts Explain How to Clear Them Out in Time for the Holidays ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ More pests than you may first think are still active in early winter, and failing to keep on top of them could result in them making your house their home. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wp8FbWzPsofj3QRNRY9zo9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Finding More Holes in Your Yard Than Usual? Here’s How to Identify Which Animal Is Making Them ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/identify-and-stop-animals-digging-holes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Animal holes can pop up in the least expected place in the yard and it is hard to know what animal caused them. Learn how to identify holes and stop pests. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kmg8ynJmmtVHjSxjZENuFT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Houseplant Pests Are Creeping Indoors Right Now, So Act Fast! Here’s How to Stop the November Bug Invasion ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The biggest threat to houseplants isn't the cold, it's the unseen hitchhikers seeking shelter from the cold. November houseplant pests spread quickly, so follow our proactive plan ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:47:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:50:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BQ2v5MoTHrm4wD6UDdEwD6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Keep Boxelder Beetles Out of Your Home This Fall With These Simple Steps ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keeping boxelder bugs out of your home in the fall can seem like a unending battle, but with a few helpful tricks it can be done. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nKrRJbh2VBRtaQ8KBKgDza-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It's Time to Act: These Are the Best Products to Keep Mice & Rats Out of Your House Before They Invade ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mice and rats sneak indoors in fall, and they can wreck your house. Simple moves with the best products to repel mice and rats will keep you rodent-free. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:38:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kv4DSMUKj5jtK4SaAXbHXm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Stop Overwintering Bugs – and Keep Them From Coming Back Next Year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Overwintering bugs can wreck your garden next year. A little fall pest control now will keep your plot safe in the future. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:31:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:56:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PQFwegDjQcYMkCXU635tLh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Top-Rated Deer Deterrent Device is the Humane Way to Protect Your Precious Garden from Hungry Herds ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/solar-ultrasonic-animal-repellent-device</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let deer destroy all your hard work. This top-rated deer repellent device has customers raving about how it protects their gardens from deer and wildlife. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U4dFQuhPZDzRqbTCnvh5ye-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Deer-Resistant Spring Bulbs That Keep Your Garden Safe from Grazing ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/7-deer-resistant-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These bulbs stand the best chance against hungry winter deer. Plant them this fall for a beautiful spring. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Garden Pests]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KP3LneMUZafHJpgtQLTkmb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 5 Pests Could Be Making Their Way Into Your Home as Temperatures Drop – Here's How Pros Say to Stop Them ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/how-to-stop-pests-coming-into-your-home-as-temperatures-drop</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re worried about your home becoming invaded by pests as the cooler months roll in, look no further. Here's what experts recommend to keep pests out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/78fUThHDZ7Zp93q9P2LGMb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Spider Season in the Pacific Northwest Is No Joke – But This All-Natural Spray Keeps My Home Free of Creepy Crawlies ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep unwanted arachnids out of your home with this cheap, safe, and effective spray. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Allie Kerkhoff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r9g6cwVnrEkwYYdeDxnign-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Protect Your Bulbs - 5 Ways to Keep Squirrels from Digging Them Up ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/protect-bulbs-from-squirrels</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These 5 methods stop squirrels in their tracks and keep your beautiful bulbs safe. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:19:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:40:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dYaQvHgH8CLQuztyfDUKDn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Do Raccoons Eat? (And How Not to Feed Them by Accident) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/what-do-raccoons-eat</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Wondering what raccoons eat? Learn their wild and urban diets, why feeding them is bad, and how to keep these pests out of your yard. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5RHPEVQsZkJu2urY7KdJ2B-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Homemade Deer Repellent: 3 Simple Spray Recipes to Keep Plants Safe From Hungry Wildlife ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/homemade-deer-repellent</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep greedy grazers away from precious plants with one of these easy and effective homemade deer repellent recipes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8NyUwK87YeUt9k9EEYrcWR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Spiders Invading Your Home? These 6 Plants Repel Creepy Crawlies and They Smell Divine! ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/plants-that-repel-spiders</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you don’t want to share your home with inquisitive arachnids, grow these 6 plants that repel spiders – and as a neat bonus, they also smell really lovely ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:15:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sdn6cJWrcuqbXkbg5y84m4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Evict Moles from Your Yard with These 3 Non-Lethal Tricks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Molehills taking over? These 3 methods get rid of moles without the deadly traps. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:25:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:00:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ds8oaJBB4UVjRq2JdrRTsf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Smells Do Wasps Hate? Keep Them Away Naturally with These Scents for a Sting-Free Yard ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/what-smells-do-wasps-hate</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sick of wasps buzzing around your yard and ruining outdoor dining? Find out what smells wasps hate so you can enjoy your outdoor space again. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ayDqVBjqmXyvtQstqeBQgM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Grow These 10 Plants That Groundhogs Hate – No More Woodchuck Destruction ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/plants-that-groundhogs-hate</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Use these plants that groundhogs hate in your landscaping to keep those rodent rascals from destroying your hard work. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZiXFvoMtFFaPiHQhUL9Wv8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardeners Beware: Invasive Asian Needle Ant Can Have a Deadly Sting & Populations Are Spreading ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Asian needle ants are tiny pests that are making their way across the U.S. But don't let their small stature fool you, they pack a horrible sting. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oHbp9QxSAYWFdBGT2J4Zzm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Reasons You Should Never Leave Water in Your Watering Can – Plus, How to Treat Yours Right ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A watering can is so much a part of your garden, it’s easy to forget you need to take care of it. Here’s why you shouldn’t leave water in a watering can ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:57:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M7vhLkfPnSatKicUvK6V8F-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Cheap Product Kills Fungus Gnats Quickly so You and Your Houseplants Can Rest Easy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to kill fungus gnats before they reach adulthood and wreak havoc on your houseplants with this simple and cost-effective solution. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DR8GUAqh45Dbf2C5LDxD4n-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Try This Clever and Cost-Effective Squirrel Deterrent That Sounds Crazy, But Actually Works ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Squirrels will run when they see a toy 'predator' animal in your garden. This clever squirrel deterrent will send those fuzzy punks packing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W6rcDFnxMLKcGS5JkvZr8H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Cat Hair Deter Rabbits? Your Kitty May Be the Key to a Better Garden ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/does-cat-hair-deter-rabbits</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rabbits can quickly ruin your flower or vegetable garden. Could cat hair be the trick to deterring the fluffy-tailed menaces? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:10:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ijw7LVpnEJaqEb8i8kiLEE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardeners Beware: These 6 Plants Attract Japanese Beetles – Plus Gorgeous Alternatives to Use Instead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You might be unwittingly attracting Japanese beetles to your garden if you have these plants. Learn how to battle beetles and plant a beetle-proof garden. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:07:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t6egqLNXPmBFE5kx9YgDxh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Prevent a Yellowjacket Nest in the Ground: Gardening Expert Shares His Best Tips to Keep Wasps Away ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/prevent-yellowjacket-nest-in-ground</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Finding a yellowjacket nest in the ground can send anyone into a panic, but have no fear! Learn some simple ways to keep yellowjackets from taking up residence. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kv8wZLxy2YfnuzNEES6ZW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wasps Get Dangerous in Early Fall – These 7 Plants That Repel Wasps Naturally Will Make Your Yard Safer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Try these plants that repel wasps in your yard and container garden this summer and fall to keep dangerous wasps away from your outdoor gatherings. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tminqLhP5a7bBh3BqNuz7V-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your Bird Feeder Could Be Attracting Rats –Keep Them Out of Your Yard With These Clever Tips ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/do-bird-feeders-attract-rats</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rodents can be attracted to bird feeders, but you don't have to put up with it. Learn how to keep rats away from your backyard bird oasis. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:44:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:56:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JdRvecjU7EuLJCxGkCahoC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Try These 6 Clever and Humane Ways to Keep Groundhogs Out of Your Garden Without Harming Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Groundhogs wreak havoc on vegetable gardens and flower beds, but you don't have to give in to the burrowing burglars. Explore kind ways to move them along. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eb8hfL8cQEVLFPyfSuNZfN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Kitchen Staple Is a Low-Cost, Natural Wasp Repellent That Also Works for Mosquitoes – Plus, Other Easy Ways To Keep Wasps Away ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This safe and natural wasp repellent is probably already in your pantry. Find out what it is and how to use it to stop pests from crashing your summer parties. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insects]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/buDQoKpomc3dBhwxEnHt6K-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Pretty Plants That Keep Fruit Flies Away – and Look Absolutely Charming on Your Kitchen Windowsill ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Banish pesky insects the natural way with these beautiful plants that repel fruit flies – or even kill them – and thrive on a sunny windowsill. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZXAUzZ3Z3n7BjL7jZHKQSg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does the ‘Chalk Trick’ Work for Ant Control? Explore If This Method Will Really Deter Ants in the Home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Could a simple piece of white chalk be part of the solution for ants that wander in your house? Let's explore if this chalk trick really works. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathleen Walters ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2WCXFE2D9U4iiAQuNVcvYk-1280-80.jpg">
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