Warm weather is here, and that means millions of outdoor enthusiasts are searching for the best way to keep ticks away from their skin – and far away from their backyard spaces too! Although thought of by many to only be an issue when visiting the deep woods, ticks are quite prominent in suburban neighborhoods …
When it comes to preventing damage from pests in the garden, stopping cabbage worms is usually near the top of the list for backyard gardeners. Cabbage worms can all but decimate not just cabbage, but broccoli, cauliflower, and many other vegetable plants as well. And the Swiss-cheese like holes they leave in the foliage of …
Is it really possible to control ants on and around plants without resorting to harsh chemicals and sprays? You bet it is! Ants can be big problem on and around flowers, vegetable plants, bushes and shrubs. Although they rarely feed on foliage, they can hinder and damage blooms when appearing in large numbers. The large …
As summer arrives and your garden plants begins to grow, it’s time to start thinking about tomato hornworms, and more importantly, stopping them before they cause serious damage to your crops. Tomato and tobacco hornworms are notorious for devouring foliage, stems and even the fruit of tomato plants. But they also attack and destroy pepper, …
Looking for a natural way to stop ground moles from tearing up the earth in your lawn, garden and flowerbeds? Ground moles wreak havoc all throughout the landscape. Not only are their tunnels unsightly in the lawn, they damage and kill plants in gardens and flowerbeds by exposing and damaging root systems beyond repair. And …
Is it really possible to stop slugs naturally without having to resort to harsh sprays or chemical treatments? Slugs can cause serious damage to vegetable plants, annuals and perennial flowers. In an instant, they can wipe out an entire row of lettuce. Or make a hosta look as though it is a piece of Swiss …
Preventing the damage wintertime deer can bring to the landscape is a high priority for many homeowners all around the country. Although deer can damage trees, shrubs and flowerbeds in the spring, summer and fall, it is often in the winter when they are most hungry. And, when they can cause the most serious of …
Is it even possible to stop stink bugs? Great question, right?! It seems that every single year, it gets harder to prevent the invasion of stink bugs. Especially when it comes to keeping them out of the house. The stink bug, or the brown marmorated stink bug as it is officially known, has become quite …
When it comes to controlling webworms from damaging the foliage on your trees and shrubs, it all about early detection and intervention. Webworms are the foliage-eating pest responsible for creating the silky, web-like nests often found in trees and shrubs. Although they are rarely fatal to healthy trees, they do create a lot of unsightly …
Late summer is here, and that means everyone is looking for a way to repel sweat bees. You know, those annoying, tiny little glowing-green bodied bees that seem to hover right in front of your face. Or worse, land on your arms and legs, only to pierce your skin with an occasional rousing sting! One …
