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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7 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Stop Squirrels Digging Up Your Garden, According to Reddit GardenersReal 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 RecipesInsecticidal 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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Scale Insect Identification and Control: Don't Let Your Precious Plants Get Destroyed By Creepy CrawlersScale insects are a threat for many plants in the home and garden, sucking sap and robbing them of essential nutrients. Identify and treat scale on plants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Tackle Infestations of Aphids on Houseplants: 5 Effective Methods to Get Indoor Pests Under ControlThey 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 TrickCan 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 ItThis 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 ControlProtect 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 InfestationsThey 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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Kill Fungus Gnats in Your Seedling Soil with My Secret 3-Ingredient Recipe That Works InstantlyDon'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 ItI 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 OutDon'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
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Keep Roaches Out! Pest Experts Reveal the Best Products to Stop Cockroaches Coming Inside This WinterIf 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
By Ciéra Cree
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Winter Is the Most Important Time to Clean Houseplant Leaves – My Homemade Spray Makes Them Shine and Also Repels PestsLeaf cleaning matters more in winter. Try my simple, homemade leaf shine spray for healthier, more attractive houseplants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Spiders Hiding in Your Christmas Tree? Don't Panic – Here's How to Get Rid of Them FastMost 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.
By Tyler Schuster
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Don’t Let Flying Bugs Destroy the Holidays – Grab This Great Black Friday Deal and Let It Do the Work for YouThis highly rated bug zapper is on sale for Black Friday and it will keep your holiday parties and summer gatherings bug free!
By Kathleen Walters
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These 5 Pests Are Still Active in Winter – Experts Explain How to Clear Them Out in Time for the HolidaysMore 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.
By Ciéra Cree
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15 Deer-Resistant Perennials That Can Survive Even the Greediest GrazersWorried about your gorgeous garden plants getting nibbled and chewed by four-legged feeders? Try these deer-resistant perennials to keep them at bay.
By Amy Grant

