it is very frustrating to encounter invasive insects on your plants. Aphids, mites, flies and caterpillars can cause irreparable damage to your garden if they are not controlled. Store-bought insecticides, however, can be expensive and may pose a threat to your pets and children. There are man...
It may seem counter intuitive, but too much fertilizer can result in SO much lush growth that the foliage will attract pests such as aphids which will feed on the plants. Alternatively, over-fertilizing usually contributes to an overall decrease in the plant health. This, in turn, attracts pe...
Ants in your garden are more of an annoyance than a harmful pest. Some ants bite and sting, while others can indirectly harm plants because they farm and protect aphids for their sweet secretions. Spraying insecticides is one way to kill ants, but many chemical sprays contain chemicals that a...
Because household soaps and detergents are not formulated for use on plants, they're not the best products to use; in fact, many of these may actually damage your plants. But horticultural soap goes a long way toward getting rid of many garden insects. To make a soap-based pesticide, simp...
Ants in your garden are more of an annoyance than a harmful pest. Some ants bite and sting, while others can indirectly harm plants because they farm and protect aphids for their sweet secretions. Spraying insecticides is one way to kill ants, but many chemical sprays contain chemicals that ...