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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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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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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How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs: Can Bed Bugs Live Outdoors
While bed bugs are a serious concern when found indoors, many may be surprised to find that bed bugs may also be able to survive out in the garden. While not as common, bed bugs from garden areas can hitch a ride indoors. Learn more in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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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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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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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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What Is Armored Scale: Identifying Armored Scale Insects On Plants
Armored scale insects are hiding under your nose right now and you probably don't even know it. These master mimics are everywhere, but you can learn how to detect and eliminate them from your plants in this article. Click here to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Are Spindle Galls – Tips On Spindle Gall Treatment
It's amazing how many tiny things can live on a tree, without anyone really ever noticing. Such is the case of the Eriophyid mite, the cause of spindle galls on your tree leaves. Take a look at this article for more information about them and how they affect your plants.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Billbug Lawn Treatment – Tips On Controlling Billbugs In Lawns
Billbugs are destructive insects that can ruin a lawn. The grubs begin feeding in the grass stems, gradually working their way down to the roots, killing the grass blade by blade. Find out about billbug lawn treatment in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Twig Girdler Control: Learn How To Manage Twig Girdler Damage
The common names of bugs can give useful information about the type of damage they might do to your plants. Twig girdler beetles are a great example. As the names suggests, these insect pests chew the bark around small branches. Learn how to control them here.
By Teo Spengler
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Greenfly Information: Greenfly Aphid Control In The Garden
Greenflies are simply another name for aphids - tiny pests that wreak havoc in gardens and farms around the world. This article contains information on their damage and what you can do to rid them of your garden. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Are Scout Beetles: Japanese Beetle Facts And Information
The first Japanese beetles to appear become scouts for others, notifying the rest of the adults by marking territory for them to follow. These advance scout beetles basically run reconnaissance on your garden. Find out how to control them here.
By Amy Grant