Bees are an essential and indispensable part of the ecosystem; however, that does not mean you have to share your house with them. A beehive inside the property can be very inconvenient and pose serious threats to the inhabitants of the house. Identify the species before you begin the bee c...
Bumble bees are generally peaceful unless threatened, and can sometimes be seen digging in the ground. About 40 species make their home in the US, two of which are on the brink of extinction. As bumble bee nests are temporary, it’s usually best to leave them untouched when possible. Get...
When applied properly, neem oil is safe for honeybees and other beneficial insects. For other insecticides, contact your local cooperative extension services for approved insecticides in your area. (Read more on how to use neem oil.) Create a barrier: Use row covers over ground crops during ...
To continue on the natural path, encourage armyworm predators in your yard. Birds, parasitic wasps, ground beetles, ladybugs, lacewings, and spiders can all help remove armyworms naturally from your lawn. Some eat the pests outright, while others, like parasitic wasps, lay eggs inside the ar...
To continue on the natural path, encourage armyworm predators in your yard. Birds, parasitic wasps, ground beetles, ladybugs, lacewings, and spiders can all help remove armyworms naturally from your lawn. Some eat the pests outright, while others, like parasitic wasps, lay eggs inside the ar...
The signs root aphid damage are similar, with curled or yellowed leaves and a failure to thrive. Root aphids cause infected plants to be susceptible to root rot, mildew, and other diseases, but many of the above-ground treatments aren’t effective. Root aphids are also common on indoor-gro...
How to Get Rid of Earwigs (or "Pincher Bugs") Beneficial Insects in the Garden How We Keep Pests Out of the Garden (Naturally!) Identification How to Identify Japanese Beetles Japanese Beetles are ½ inch in length with distinct metallic blue-green heads. They have copper-colored backs, ...
Tracks: Opossum tracks look similar to human handprints because they have five toes on each foot. Opossum Removal: How to Get Rid of an Opossum While opossums are not naturally aggressive animals, they do cause costly damage and pose health and safety issues to you, your family, and your ...
Until now, we’ve been doing one-on-one battles trying to kill squash bugs (adults). And it’s not an easy battle to win! For the gardener growing organically, rather naturally (not wanting to use even organic pesticides to upset the natural balance of the soil or inadvertently harm the...
What kills Japanese beetles but not bees? Neem oilis made naturally from the seeds of neem trees. And when mixed with water and sprayed onto plant foliage, it is fatal to beetles. And more importantly, not to bees, butterflies, ladybugs and other beneficial insects. ... To make, mix 4...