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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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
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Baking Soda Makes the Best Mosquito Trap For Your Yard – Yes, ReallyIf mozzies are ruining your evenings on the patio, upcycle a plastic bottle and add two cheap pantry staples to trap the pesky critters, naturally.
By Emma Kendell
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Say Goodbye to Mosquitoes, Flies and No-See-Ums – These 8 Fragrant, Pest-Repellent Plants Make Patios So Much More Enjoyable in JunePerfectly placed pots with scented with oils that pests hate and you love will change your outdoor gatherings this summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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5 Easy, Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ant Hills in Your Yard and GardenAnt hills ruining your curb appeal? Try these non-toxic ways to rid yourself of those pesky picnic pests.
By Kathleen Walters
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Tell Mosquitoes to Buzz Off With These 4 Climbing Plants – Frame Windows and Doorways to Keep Pests at BayGrowing flowering vines around doors and windows looks great, but it can also help with mosquito control!
By Teo Spengler
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This Simple 3-Ring Method Will Help You Pest-Proof Your Vegetable Garden for Better Harvests With Fewer BugsDon't let bugs ruin all your vegetable garden dreams. Utilize a layered approach to your pest control for the best results.
By Teo Spengler
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6 Gorgeous Flowers to Plant in May that Keep Flies Away – They Look and Smell Lovely in Summer ContainersSummers don’t have to be beset with flies! Skip the bug spray and plant these fragrant blooms for vibrant container displays that create a natural no-fly zone
By Janey Goulding
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Got Aphids? Lucky You! The Surprising Benefits of Finding Pests on Your PlantsAphids might not be that bad after all.
By Teo Spengler
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Holes in Basil Leaves: How to Identify and Stop Common Garden PestsDon't let pests ruin your pesto! These are the most common culprits behind holes in basil leaves.
By Amy Grant
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4 Surprising Plants That Keep Flies Away – Tell Them to Buzz Off With These Perfect Patio Picks, so You Can Stop SwattingDon't let flies ruin your outdoor gatherings. Plant these herbs and flowers to keep your parties fly-free.
By Kathleen Walters
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How to Make a Quick Fake Wasp Nest to Keep Them Away From Your Patio – It Costs Almost Nothing and Takes Just Minutes to CompleteA simple household item could save you from pesky wasps dive-bombing your backyard barbeques this summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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This Common Bird Feeder Mistake Will Bring Rats to Your Yard – But There’s a Quick Way to Fix ItRats are more active than ever this time of year – but that doesn’t mean your backyard birds have to miss out. Here’s how to keep rodents away from your feeder.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Want Fewer Slugs This Summer? Adding a Simple Toad Abode Can Protect Your Flower Beds and Boost Your Soil Health for FreeThey may not turn into Prince Charming, but they can wipe out 10,000 pests in a gardening season. Sounds too good to be true? Here’s why you need a toad abode, and why now is the best time to give local toads a place to snooze
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Get Rid of Aphids Naturally: Most Effective Eco-Friendly Ways to Banish Unwanted PestsAre your plants suddenly covered in tons of tiny pests? It may be time to learn how to get rid of aphids. Here are the best natural methods to try.
By Heather Rhoades
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6 Weird Slug Hacks Gardeners Swear By – and Which Ones Actually WorkSlugs ruining your garden? Try these weird, but genius ways to banish them and save your crops!
By Teo Spengler

