Garden Pests
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What Are Wool Sower Galls – What To Do About Wool Sower Wasp Galls
Have you noticed what looks like a cotton ball with pink spots on an oak tree in your yard? This is a wool sower gall and you can click here to learn more.
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Make An Earwig Hotel: DIY Flowerpot Earwig Trap
Earwigs are fascinating and necessary creatures but can also be a nuisance insect. Learn how to make an earwig trap in this article.
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Garden Phlox Bugs – How To Kill Phlox Bugs In The Garden
Sweet smelling phlox can attract many visitors to the garden, human and insect alike. Click here and learn how to recognize phlox plant bugs.
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Managing Lizard Populations: Tips For Getting Rid Of Lizards In Gardens
Although largely beneficial, some gardeners are concerned about getting rid of lizards. If you're one of these gardeners, learn about managing lizard populations in this article.
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Fruit Maggot Info – Where Do Fruit Maggots Come From
There’s nothing as disgusting as picking fresh fruit only to bite into it and discover a worm! Learn about fruit maggots and prevention here.
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What Bug Is This – Basic Tips On Identifying Garden Pests
Experts have estimated that there are up to 30 million species of insects living on the planet. With so many, it’s no wonder identifying garden pests is not always an easy task. To learn a few methods of identifying garden pests, click here.
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Wild Pigs In The Garden – Growing Javelina Proof Plants
If you live in an area where you have wild pigs in the garden, you are likely frustrated and want to get rid of them. One alternative is growing plants javelina will not eat. Take it a step further and grow plants they hate, in order to repel them. Learn more in this article.
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What Is A Javelina: Ways Of Dealing With Javelinas In Your Garden
The javelina is an animal that roams most of the American Southwest. Keeping javelinas out of the garden can be tricky, as these creatures are not very picky about their diets and enjoy almost everything. To learn how to control them in or around your garden areas, click here.
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Sticky Trap Pest Control: Information About Using Sticky Traps
Pests in the garden can be a real problem. There are many solutions to dealing with unwanted insects, and each has benefits and drawbacks. Sticky traps for bugs may work for your needs. Click this article for more information on indoor and outdoor sticky trap use.
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Deer Proof Shade Flowers: Choosing Deer Resistant Flowers For Shade
Watching deer move through your property can be a peaceful way to enjoy nature. However, they can become a nuisance if they start eating your flowers. If you have a shady garden bed, add flowers they will have no interest in. Click here to learn more.
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Seedlings Are Being Eaten – What Animal Is Eating My Seedlings
Tender seedlings are vulnerable to pests, especially animals. Determining which animals are the culprit and, more importantly, how to control them will be essential to a successful start to the garden season. Learn what to do about small animals eating seedlings here.
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What Plants Do Snakes Hate: Using Snake Repelling Plants For Gardens
We should all agree that snakes are important. However, we don't all necessarily want to be surprised by one in our garden. The best methods for keeping snakes out of the garden are keeping it clutter-free and planting snake repelling plants. This article can help.
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How And When To Use Permethrin: Applying Permethrin In The Garden
What is permethrin? If you’ve had problems with garden pests, then you’ve probably heard of it. Permethrin is usually used for pests in the garden but may also be used as an insect repellent on clothing and tents. Click this article to learn about permethrin in the garden.
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Spanworm Control: Tips For Getting Rid Of Spanworms In Gardens
Large, irregular rips and tears in the foliage? You may be seeing spanworm damage. “What are spanworms and how do I go about getting rid of spanworms before they strike again?” Learn more about spanworms, their sneaky habits, and spanworm control here.
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Fungus Gnat Vs. Shore Fly: How To Tell Fungus Gnats And Shore Flies Apart
Although they are often found flitting around in the same area, are there differences between the shore fly and fungus gnat or are shore flies and fungus gnats the same? If different, how do you tell fungus gnats and shore flies apart? Find the answers in this article.
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What Are Fireworms: Tips On Fireworm Control In Gardens
Starting and maintaining a garden is exciting and rewarding but can also be frustrating when fireworm pests wreak havoc on plantings. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of infestation is the first step to a healthy growing space. Learn more here.
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Protecting Trees From Rodents: What To Do With Trees Damaged By Rodents
Rodents that eat tree bark include everything from rabbits to voles. With a little effort, you can install rodent protection for trees and take steps to aid trees damaged by rodents. Click on the following article to find out how to protect or save your trees.
