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...
Sometimes you do have to utilize chemicals to control pests in your garden. If you’re like me and try natural remedies first, the thought of chemicals is very unappealing. The problem with grasshoppers, though, is there are very few pests that are capable of the damage that they can cause...
Natural predators: Encouraging natural predators of slugs, such as birds, frogs, toads, and ground beetles, can help control their populations. Providing bird feeders or constructing a small pond can attract these beneficial creatures to your garden. Beer traps: Burying containers filled with beer ...
Aphids damage plants at all life stages. They can leave plants susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases. Learn how to treat and control aphids in the garden with beneficial insects, biocontrols and insecticide sprays.
Control Now that we’ve spent some time exploring these insects, let’s discuss how to control them in your garden. Cultural Control Handpicking is an effective strategy. There are a couple of basic things any gardener can do to eliminate all species of cutworms. ...
Set up possum traps in areas they seem to frequent. Look for droppings and tracks to identify high-traffic possum areas. Call your local animal control to remove the possums. Bring all pet food dishes inside for the evening each night. ...
How assassin bugs help your garden Predators:Assassin bugs prey on basically any insect that’s small enough. They help control many common pests, such as aphids, caterpillars, and even cockroaches. Beware that assassin bugs might eat other beneficial insects in your garden, too. ...
Methods of Squirrel Control To dissuade squirrels from foraging in your peach tree, or any other tree, your main goal is to make the tree less inviting or to make it inaccessible. Create a Physical Barrier To keep squirrels from climbing your tree, protect it with a barrier that squirrels ...
methods to get rid of robber flies in your garden or home. One effective approach is using traps designed to attract and capture these pesky insects. On the other hand, natural predators can also help to control their population, ensuring the protection of beneficial insects in your garden. ...
What is even more interesting is that part of the reason they do not have a name is that they are so small that we often miss them in the garden. They can be up to the size of a house fly but are typically less than half an inch in length. ...