Spray with water: Use a nozzle attached to a garden hose and create a gentle water spray to dislodge webbing and as many insects as possible. Make sure to get the undersides of the leaves. This also removes dust
Before diving into the humorous story of how our family (thanks to my dad) finally figured out how to keep deer from destroying our plants, let’s take a look at the big picture… That’s because there isn’t one SINGLE way to keep deer out of your yard, garden, or property. Silver...
Cabbage will bolt and go to seed in temperatures greater than 80°F (26°C). Early varieties are generally started indoors for a 2 to 3-week head start on the season; mid and late-season varieties are generally direct seeded in the garden. Sow midseason varieties directly in the garden ...
Chili spray:It will deter caterpillars from munching but should be applied to a small section of the plant first to ensure there are no adverse effects. Stir the following ingredients together well, and let sit and cool for a few hours: 7 tablespoons of ground chili pepper 1/2 gallon of ...
Some people believe a pest control secret exists to mix a DIY insecticidal soap in water and spray a plant. Somehow, this helps remove bugs from your garden. Nope! A good blast of water can wash bugs away. The secret (if one exists) is in the “soap” used to make the “insect-kil...
There areDIY deer-defying spraysfor plants, like rotten eggs and water, soap spray, and hot pepper spray, and there are also many types of commercial repellent sprays. Be sure to keep your deer repellentsprays as organicas possible.
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A good thing to keep in mind when dealing with any garden bug is the distinct similarities and differences all pests cause in their damage. This bug’s damage can easily be mixed up with the cucumber beetle, so make sure you keep an eye out for the ways in which the squash bug differs...
STEM Botanical Spray for Wasps, Hornets, and Yellowjackets Hot Shot Non-Staining Wasp and Hornet Killer DeltaDust Waterproof Insecticide Dust When should you remove a wasp nest? A wasp nest in a fruit tree all the way in the back of your yard may not be worth removing. I tend to leave ...
Weed yourgarden. Kill bugsoutsideto drive others away. (Optional) Plantwildflowersto attract wasps. tb1234 Prevention Exclusion is the best treatment for stink bugs. So, before you ask how to get rid of stink bugs, let’s talk about how to fend them off. If they can’t get into your...