If you go out to water your plants only to have scores of tiny little white bugs fly away when the leaves move, chances are you have a whitefly infestation. These insects may be small, but they can be quite problematic for plant lovers tending to either outdoor or indoor plants, as wh...
How to get rid of thrips on pot plants or inside the house? Thrips are so small that it can be difficult to control them by physical means, but you can try wiping them off the plant with a damp cloth or sponge. Hang sticky traps in the greenhouse to trap thrips and to act as an...
First come the Japanese beetle grubs (larvae), which damage grass when overwintering in the soil. The grubs feast on the roots of lawn grasses and garden plants. This can cause brown patches of dead or dying grass to form in the lawn, which will pull up easily thanks to the weakened ...
Fruit flies are attracted to the smell of the vinegar and will attempt to land on its surface. However, they're in for a surprise – since the dish soap breaks the surface tension of the vinegar, the fruit flies fall in and drown. Also, try not to leave banana peels, other fruits, ...
To get rid of dandelions in lawns, use a selective weedkiller such as Weedol Lawn weedkiller. To get rid of dandelions in borders, use a systemic weedkiller containing glyphosate, like Roundup Ultra. Glyphosate is a non-selective weedkiller and will kill any plants it comes into contact wit...
Horse flies thrive in damp areas, such as creeks and drainage areas in your lawn. Maintaining a clean yard and keeping long grass trimmed reduces their breeding grounds. Here are some areas to pay attention to: Drainage areas Long grass ...
Note:If you’re dealing with the grub stage of Japanese beetles in your lawn right now, see our guideHow to Get Rid of Grubs in Your Lawn. 1. Hand-picking The best way to get rid of Japanese beetles also happens to be the simplest way: Picking the beetles off your plants by hand....
Green Ways to Rid Your Lawn of Fleas Don't over water your lawn.If your dog spends a lot of time outside, you can bet there are fleas hanging around.Don't over water your lawnbecause fleas thrive in dark and moist places. You want to avoid any standing water in your lawn which is...
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Whiteflies attack a variety of plants including these preferred species: Azalea, Citrus, Fuschia, Gardenia, Hibiscus, Honeylocust, Redbud, Rose and Viburnum. While horticultural oils do nothing to control adult whiteflies, they can help minimize eggs and