In the spring, emerging cutworms will be waiting to feast on your garden. Cut off their food supply by delaying transplanting or planting by a couple weeks if possible. Keep up with cultivation. The moths prefer to lay eggs in high grass and weeds. At the end of the season, plow or t...
Identification and understanding which species you’re dealing with is paramount when it comes to control. I’ll give you everything you need to know about this persistent pest and how to wipe it out in your yard. What Are Armyworms? Armyworms are the heavy-bodied larvae of moths in the ...
Presents information in the identification and control of garden pests. Aphids; Asparagus beetles; Cabbage loopers; Cabbage worms; Colorado potato beetles; Corn borers; Cutworm; Grasshoppers; Japanese beetles; Leafhoppers; Meal...
Here are various ways about how to kill caterpillars on plants: #1 – Don’t light your garden at night.Remember, moths are attracted to light. If you light your garden in the evening, you are sending out a beacon for moths. #2 – Be Observant For Good Caterpillar Control!Examine your...
DIY control solutions You can create a DIY solution using a number of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Pepper and garlic mixture:It kills garden pests as well as other plant-eating worms, aphids, and cabbage moths. Blend the following ingredients together and let the mixtu...
Despite their bad reputation, learning about wireworms will help you take control back in your garden. Proper preventative measures can stop an infestation before it happens, so let’s take a look at what gardeners need to know about wireworms in the garden. ...
Got grubs, armyworms, or cutworms in your lawn and garden? We’ll explain how to use beneficial nematodes for pest control so you can get rid of these and more than 200 other soil-dwelling pests. Beneficial nematodes are one of the bestorganic pest control optionsout there, and they’re...
Presents information in the identification and control of garden pests. Aphids; Asparagus beetles; Cabbage loopers; Cabbage worms; Colorado potato beetles; Corn borers; Cutworm; Grasshoppers; Japanese beetles; Leafhoppers; Mealybugs; Mexican bean beetles; Slugs; Squash vine borers; Striped cucumber ...
Armyworms: Cabbage Looper: Root Maggots: Psyllid: Snail: Squash Bug: Sowbug: Cutworm: Grub: Harlequin Bug: Common Places for Garden Pests to Hide Garden pests have a knack for finding clever hiding spots amidst our beloved plants. Let’s uncover their favorite haunts and expos...
beneficial bugs in the garden. Part of the reason they are beneficial is that they eat quite a few of the bad bugs. Each ladybug can eat fifty to sixty aphids per day and over five thousand in a lifetime. In addition, they also like to munch on mealy worms, leafhoppers, and mites...