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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Wheat Curl Mite Control – Tips On Treating Wheat Curl Mites On Plants
Have you ever grown garlic or onions and been distressed to see that the plant has stunted gnarled, yellow streaked leaves? You are probably looking at wheat curl mite damage. What are wheat curl mites? Click this article to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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What Is A Golden Nematode: Learn About Golden Nematode Control
If you?ve never read any golden nematode information, you might not know about golden nematodes in gardens. Golden nematodes are among the world's most damaging pests of potato plants and other plants in the nightshade family. Learn more here.
By Teo Spengler
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Preventing Budworm Damage: Tips For Controlling Budworms
Feeding damage caused by budworm caterpillars is on the rise across the country. Find out how to control budworms and prevent damage to plants in this article. Click here for more information.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Root Eating Insects: Identifying Vegetable Root Maggots And Root Maggot Control
Squirming gray or yellowish white worms on root crops mean you have vegetable root maggots. These root eating insects can cause some serious damage to your plants. Learn how to control them in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Types Of Mites In Garden: Common Mites That Affect Plants
If you are seeing signs of curled, yellow leaves, tiny webs or just sickly plants, you might have a nearly invisible foe. Mites are hard to see with the naked eye, but this article has information that will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pests On Ornamentals And Vegetables: Whitefly Treatment In The Garden
Whiteflies are one of the most bothersome that a gardener can have. Controlling whiteflies in the garden is not impossible. Learn how do you get rid of whiteflies in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Cicada Bugs In The Garden - Periodic Cicada Emergence And Control
If you live in the eastern or southern parts of the US, you're probably familiar with cicadas. Read on to learn more about them.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How Do Aphids Help Ants: Controlling Aphids And Ants On Plants
Ants herd and care for aphids in order to keep a much loved food in constant supply. Aphids and ants on plants are as interdependent as peanut butter and jelly. Learn more about this relationship in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Ants In Flower Pots: How To Get Rid Of Ants In Pots
Ants are one of the most prevalent insects around, so it isn't surprising they find their way into potted plants. Learn how to get rid of ants in pots here.
By Jackie Carroll
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How To Get Rid Of Cutworms – Dealing With Cutworm Damage
If cutworms are attacking your seedlings, you’ll want to know how to get rid of cutworms. Control of cutworms is possible with a little know-how. For more information on how to kill cutworm pests in the garden, this article can help.
By Teo Spengler
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Deterring Bees With Plants: Learn How To Repel Bees And Wasps
By Teo Spengler
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Sweat Bees In Gardens – Tips For Sweat Bee Control
Sweat bees are often seen flying around the garden with a heavy load of pollen on their back legs. Don't let the fear of sweat bee stings keep you out of your garden. Find out how to control sweat bees and avoid stings in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Are Harlequin Bugs: How To Get Rid Of Harlequin Bugs
Although beautiful, the harlequin bug is treacherous, making its control a vital part of vegetable garden management. Learn more about this insect pest and how to manage it in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Sow Bug Control - How To Get Rid Of Sow Bugs
Sow bug control in the garden is a tricky process, as the bugs like moisture and gardens cannot exist without water. Good cultural practices can help reduce sow bugs in the garden, and this article will help.
By Becca Badgett
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Inchworm Information: Are Inchworms Bad For Plants
Various types of inchworms are found in and near the home garden. These pests are responsible for damage in both vegetable gardens and home orchards. By knowing the signs to look for, gardeners are better able to defend against future damage. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Scale Bug - How To Control Plant Scale
Scale is a problem with many houseplants, sucking sap from plants and robbing them of essential nutrients. You can learn how to get rid of scale bugs in this article. Click here for more information.
By Nikki Tilley
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Mosquito Control In Rain Barrels: How To Control Mosquitoes In A Rain Barrel
The downside of standing water in rain barrels is that it makes an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. However, there are a number of ways of preventing mosquitoes in rain barrels. Click this article for a few helpful suggestions.
By Mary H. Dyer