Insects
Insect pests in the garden can be a nightmare, especially when they're seeking out your plants as an appetizer or breeding ground. The following articles provide information on some of the most common of these problematic insects and what you can do to both prevent and rid them of your garden plots. Read on to learn more.
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Spider Season in the Pacific Northwest Is No Joke – But This All-Natural Spray Keeps My Home Free of Creepy CrawliesKeep unwanted arachnids out of your home with this cheap, safe, and effective spray.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Spiders Invading Your Home? These 6 Plants Repel Creepy Crawlies and They Smell Divine!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
By Janey Goulding
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Fig Wasps: Unveiling the Hidden World Within Your Figs and How Bugs Help Make It All PossibleCurious about fig wasps? Dive into their wild relationship with figs, the fig wasp life cycle, and if you’re really chomping on bugs.
By Tyler Schuster
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What Smells Do Wasps Hate? Keep Them Away Naturally with These Scents for a Sting-Free YardSick of wasps buzzing around your yard and ruining outdoor dining? Find out what smells wasps hate so you can enjoy your outdoor space again.
By Tyler Schuster
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Gardeners Beware: Invasive Asian Needle Ant Can Have a Deadly Sting & Populations Are SpreadingAsian 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.
By Tyler Schuster
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This Cheap Product Kills Fungus Gnats Quickly so You and Your Houseplants Can Rest EasyLearn how to kill fungus gnats before they reach adulthood and wreak havoc on your houseplants with this simple and cost-effective solution.
By Tyler Schuster
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Gardeners Beware: These 6 Plants Attract Japanese Beetles – Plus Gorgeous Alternatives to Use InsteadYou 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.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Prevent a Yellowjacket Nest in the Ground: Gardening Expert Shares His Best Tips to Keep Wasps AwayFinding 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.
By Tyler Schuster
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This Kitchen Staple Is a Low-Cost, Natural Wasp Repellent That Also Works for Mosquitoes – Plus, Other Easy Ways To Keep Wasps AwayThis 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.
By Amy Grant
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Does the ‘Chalk Trick’ Work for Ant Control? Explore If This Method Will Really Deter Ants in the HomeCould 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.
By Kathleen Walters
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6 Plants That Repel Ticks and Are Sure to Add Charm to Your Landscape or Container GardenTicks are getting worse as summers get hotter and longer. Take back your yard from the creepy arachnids with these plants that keep ticks away.
By Susan Albert
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I’m Allergic To Yellowjackets and Here’s How I Safely Battled Them In My Backyard, Plus Tips to Keep You SafeYellowjackets can be extremely dangerous to humans, especially for those people who are allergic to yellowjacket stings. Learn how to safely eliminate them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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This Fantastic Mosquito Killer Also Eliminates Other Pests – And Has Several Surprising UsesMosquito dunks can be used in many ways around the yard and even in your home. Learn how you can take control and rid yourself of pesky pests.
By Kathleen Walters
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Can This Common Fruit Be the Answer to Deterring Ants? Learn About Lemons for Natural Ant ControlLemon is a helpful natural tool that can keep ants out of the home when used with other strategies. Learn the best way to naturally repel pesky ants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Try This DIY Yellowjacket Trap for a No-Cost Way to Keep Your Picnics and Garden Parties Safe This SummerA DIY yellowjacket trap is cheap and eco-friendly way to control yellowjacket populations if they are becoming aggressive towards humans this summer.
By Kathleen Walters
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Create a ‘Mosquito Bucket of Doom’ for a Budget-Friendly Way to Banish Skeeters from Your BackyardThe 'Bucket of Doom' will keep your backyard skeeter-free all summer long. Learn how to make this cheap and easy mosquito control method and stop the itching.
By Kathleen Walters
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6 Types of Plants That May Actually Be Attracting Mosquitoes To Your GardenThese plants might be sneakily trapping water that mosquitoes are using to breed. See if you have any of these mosquito magnets lurking in your backyard.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

