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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Scientists Say Catnip Repels Mosquitoes as Effectively as DEET, so I Made My Own Plant-Based SprayFrom garden to mister, here’s how I DIYed a natural mosquito repellent spray from my catnip plants.
By Emma Kendell
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This $10 Solar Fountain Stops Mosquitoes Breeding in Bird Baths, Attracts Feathered Friends & Adds Soothing Sounds to Your GardenPrevent mosquitoes from breeding and turn your bird bath into a show-stopping garden feature with an easy and affordable solar fountain.
By Laura Walters
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Forget Traps – This Beautiful Flower Offers a Better, More Natural Way to Help Deter SquirrelsFancy banishing squirrels from your yard without causing them any harm? People swear by this pretty flowering plant.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Experts Say All Garden Pests Hate This Kitchen Spice – How to Use It and What It Can (and Can't) Do for Your GardenThis common kitchen cupboard staple will send animals and insects scurrying away from your plants.
By Ciéra Cree
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7 Mosquito Control Products That Actually Work to Keep Your Summer Celebrations Itch-FreeFrom mosquito dunks to Thermacell repellers and permethrin sprays, here are the products that genuinely keep mosquitoes away from your garden and patio all summer.
By Sarah Veldman
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6 Pests to Guard Against in July – Nip Them in the Bud Before They Ruin Your GardenPests become a major problem in July if you're not careful. Watch out for these 6 bugs and your garden will thank you.
By Tyler Schuster
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5 Mistakes You’re Making That Are Attracting Flies – Keep Flies Out of Your House and Away From Your Patio This SummerIs your garden or compost pile attracting flies? Don't let these pests take over your summer gatherings or buzz around your house.
By Kathleen Walters
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Is That a June Bug or Japanese Beetle? How to Tell the Difference Before One Wrecks Your Summer GardenIf shiny beetles are flying around your garden, they could spell disaster. Learn the difference in appearance and damage of June bugs and Japanese beetles.
By Tyler Schuster
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Say Goodbye to Mosquitoes, Wasps, and Flies – Amazon’s Best-Selling Bug Zapper Is Half Price for Prime DayBid bugs farewell this summer with this best-selling insect zapper. Plus other product recommendations to keep insects steering clear of your space.
By Ciéra Cree
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What’s Eating Your Plants? How to Identify Leaf Damage and Stop the Culprit FastMysterious holes in your leaves got you down? Check out these 7 common culprits and stop them before it is too late.
By Tyler Schuster
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This Pretty Garden Ornament Is Secretly a Slug TrapA cute ceramic garden decoration? Think again; this is actually a discreet slug trap in disguise, and gardeners swear by it.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Not Borax, Not Orange Peel – the Natural Way to Get Rid of Ants in Your Yard That Actually WorksNeed to control ant numbers and eliminate ant hills in your garden? This chemical-free trap uses pantry staples to kill ants without putting your garden, and everyone who uses it, at risk.
By Emma Kendell
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Stop Mosquitoes Breeding in Your Bird Bath With This 1 Simple Addition – It Attracts Birds & Keeps Water Cleaner for LongerThis one clever device keeps your bird bath free from mosquitoes, makes cleaning easier, and attracts more birds.
By Tyler Schuster
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6 Garden Pests to Watch for in June – Don't Wait! Eliminate Them Before They Take Over Your Garden Beds and Vegetables This SummerJune is prime time for garden pests. Get a jump on pest control and you'll have a healthier garden this summer.
By Teo Spengler
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Tried the Mosquito Bucket of Doom? Here's Five Ways to Take It to The Next LevelIt's one of the most talked-about pest solutions, but there are ways to make your anti-mosquito setup work even harder.
By Tyler Schuster
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Want Fewer Bites at Night? These 7 Double-Duty Plants Help Keep Pests Out of Your Bedroom and Boost MoodDon't let buzzes and bites ruin your sleep. These 7 gorgeous, hard-working plants pull double duty by actively clearing the air of summer pests while transforming your bedroom into a calm, mood-boosting sanctuary
By Tyler Schuster
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Do Predator Decoys Really Protect Crops? This One Saved My Strawberries – And It's Now On SalePredator decoys promise to scare off birds – but do they actually work in a real garden? I tested one on my strawberries.
By Kayleigh Dray

