Milky Spore, a natural product available at most general stores, can be an excellent way to combat garden grubs naturally. The milky spore works by infecting grubs with bacteria that will ultimately kill them off. Unfortunately this method takes a couple of years before taking effect; so if yo...
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,...
There are a number of ways to deal with Japanese beetle grubs naturally:Beneficial nematodes: Spray your lawn and garden with beneficial nematodes for natural, biological control of Japanese beetles. Nematodes seek out grubs (and over 200 other pests that live in the soil) and kill them. This...
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 ...
How To Get Rid of Grubs in Garden Using preventative measures and insecticide products, you can get rid of the majority of the grubs or beetles, but you may still find a few grubs when you are gardening; this is not unusual. How To Get Rid of Garden Grubs Naturally ...
Nematodes.Many people have heard of spraying nematodes on the soil to control grubs. Turns out there’s another species of nematodes that can control slugs:Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita. I haven’t seen them available for purchase in North America as of this writing, but maybe some day. ...
If your lawn or flower bed has many holes, you may have a skunk problem. Skunks dig up the turf, looking for grubs. They move around at night and dig in grassy areas, making distinct 3—to 4-inch deep holes. Skunk activity increases in the spring and then lessens naturally, so any ...
BTGorBacillus thuringiensis galleriae(e.g., products such as grubGONE!) uses naturally-occurring soil bacteria. This bacillusONLYtargets certain lawn insect pests, such as Japanese Beetle grubs, before they become destructive adults. The grubs ingest the spores and the natural yet powerfulBTG...
Getting Rid of Grub Worms Naturally Are grubs eating your plant roots? Discover safe, environmentally friendly ways to get rid of them. Identify and Control Spider Mites Keep indoor and outdoor plants healthy by eradicating these tiny, common pests. How to Get Rid of Powdery Mildew Learn ...
Why does my lawn have thatch?Thatch accumulates naturally when your grass produces more organic matter than the soil microorganisms can decompose. These grasses are more prone to developing thatch: Cool-season grasses:Creeping bentgrass, creeping red fescue, Kentucky bluegrass ...