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.
Explore Garden Pests
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Worried About Ticks? Meet the 7 Herbs That Help to Keep Them Away – They’re Easy to Grow Almost Anywhere
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
By Janey Goulding
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Why Does Your Lawn Look Like It’s Spitting? What to Do if You See Bubbles in the Backyard
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
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Easy Ways to Wasp-Proof Your Porch This Spring Before They Begin Nesting – Plus, a Simple Product That Banishes Wasps Year After Year
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.
By Kathleen Walters
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I Tried Using an Old Sweater to Stop Slugs Eating My Potted Hyacinths – Here’s What Happened
Could wool be the secret to deterring slugs naturally? I decided to put it to the test
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don't Let Bugs Ruin Your Raised Beds! Try These 4 Simple Non-Toxic Tricks For Pest Control
Keep your raised vegetable garden beds healthy and happy by using these clever barriers and natural pest control tips.
By Kathleen Walters
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Squirrels Stealing Your Bird Food? Try This Spicy Secret for Squirrel-Free Feeding That’s Totally Safe For Birds
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
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Stop Squirrels Digging Up Your Garden, According to Reddit Gardeners
Real gardeners share what actually works to keep squirrels out of your yard – from chicken wire to rubber snakes and other surprisingly effective deterrents.
By Sarah Veldman
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How To Use Insecticidal Soap To Get Rid Of Pesky Pests – Plus, 3 Foolproof Homemade Recipes
Insecticidal soap is an old-fashioned, but effective way to get rid of pests. Learn all about how to use this organic pesticide, plus 3 recipes to try yourself.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Tackle Infestations of Aphids on Houseplants: 5 Effective Methods to Get Indoor Pests Under Control
They aren't just an outdoor pest. Aphids on houseplants can spell disaster if not treated quickly. Learn how to best manage an indoor infestation.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Does Foil Around Plants Really Deter Pests? The Science Behind This Gardening Trick
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.
By Teo Spengler
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This Common Invasive Plant is Linked to Higher Populations of Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks – Identify It and Destroy It
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.
By Tyler Schuster
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My Secret to Glorious Summer Roses Starts in Winter – I Get my Garden Birds to Do the Pest Control
Protect your precious roses from aphids, scale insects, sawflies and other garden pests with this ridiculously easy but effective late-winter hack.
By Emma Kendell
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How to Get Rid of Mealybugs Indoors – 5 Easy Organic Controls to Zap Houseplant Infestations
They may look like bits of fluff, but mealybugs are a major problem for indoor plants. If you see them, use these 5 expert-backed organic methods to curb infestations and keep plants thriving
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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This One January Spray Stops Thousands of Garden Pests Before They Ever Hatch
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
By Teo Spengler
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Kill Fungus Gnats in Your Seedling Soil with My Secret 3-Ingredient Recipe That Works Instantly
Don't let fungus gnats ruin your seedlings! Learn the secret 3-ingredient gnat killer you already have in your cabinet.
By Teo Spengler
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My Mother-in-Law’s Strange Houseplant Pest Hack Uses a Common Cough Remedy – and I Was Skeptical Until I Tried It
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.
By Melanie Griffiths
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The 7 Most Common Animal Pests Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden – and How to Keep Them Out
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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

