Grubs might be the cause. They eat grass roots, so the grass can’t absorb water from the soil. If you want to save your landscape, you have to learn how to get rid of grubs in your lawn. To tackle the problem, use chemical insecticides, beneficial nematodes, milky spore, neem oil,...
Well, take heart: by taking steps to control them, you can save your vegetables and get back to enjoying your garden. One effective method of eliminating grubs is de-thatching soil – doing this removes thatch layers that provide protective shelter to grubs while providing better aeration and ...
As skunks love to find lots of grubs in your garden, one of the best preventative methods is to treat your lawn so that you get rid of their favorite snacks. Spray your lawn with milky spore disease or beneficial nematodes. This will also help to controlJapanese beetlelarvae, so it’s a...
But then ideally, we want the garden to be relatively moist for the health of the plants and the soil food web, so a strategy that can sometimes work for getting rid of snails and slugs is to make sure there’s a very dry area around the perimeter of the garden. They won’t be al...
How to get rid of moles using mole baits Bromethalin is the neurotoxin most often used in mole baits. Like common mouse poisons, it’s alsotoxic to petsand other wildlife. Mole baits infused with bromethalin are often shaped like earthworms or grubs in an attempt to trick the mole into ...
How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally, In the Garden, photo byBrian Mai Ants in the Garden Before I look at how to get rid of them, lets understand the problem they cause in the garden. For the most part ants are not a problem in the garden. They don’t eat plants, except in very ...
While most of their food is underground, removing fallen fruit from the garden can reduce the allure to armadillos. Areas with low-lying plants or ground covers are also favorites for burrowing activity. Prune up or remove ground covers in affected areas. ...
a broad-spectrum insecticide for across-the-board control or eco-friendlybeneficial nematodesto get rid of grubs. In terms of fruit trees, pick up fallen fruit as soon as you can. Wire mesh covers for your vegetable garden and flower beds also block the armadillos’ access to food sources....
Japanese Beetle Grubs I had never heard of these before but from what my garden friend was telling me, these things can destroy a garden real quick. He explained the history of the beetle to me...LOL...I won't bore you with that, but I thought it might be helpful to Hudson Valley...
Prevent Moles in Your Yard and Garden Check out your soil for the presence of pests; if you have a lot of moles, you may have an oversupply of grubs and bugs. You can try getting rid of the grubs with beneficial nematodes, however, it doesn’t necessary mean the moles will go away;...