Diatomaceous earth is a natural, safe choice for many home gardeners. We share how to use diatomaceous earth in potted plants. Millions of people around the world use DE to control cockroaches, ants, mites, fleas, earwigs, crickets, centipedes, pillbugs, beetles, fungus gnat larvae, and other garden pests. [DETAILS]
You may have been puzzled by unsightly, tar-like dots on your yard’s plants, vehicles, and other surfaces. Where do these mystery spots come from? You may be surprised to know
The presence of webbing and a colony of small insects may indicate a bark lice infestation. “Bark lice” is the common name for Psocoptera. They are small brown insects feeding on
Have trouble with fungal infections on your carnivorous plants or any other plants? What if you could find a fungicide that not only deals effectively with fungus but also helps
If you’ve ever experienced a stinkhorn fungus infestation in your garden, you’ve undoubtedly wanted to know how to get rid of it. The unmistakable smell of rotting meat will alert
I think it’s silly! The very best articles on guarding against indoor plant bugs and houseplant pests always start by suggesting you buy “clean stock from reputable dealers,” which has always seemed
Plant enthusiasts can’t stop singing praises for neem oil. This naturally extracted oil contains a wide range of substances that can combat insects, fungus, bacteria and even improve your plant’s
Dealing with garden pests and insects in the garden does not need to cost a lot. It does not need to cause harm either. Commercial insecticides take an incredible approach
Growing your own produce (vegetables) is both rewarding and time-consuming. The latter usually happens because you don’t want to use harmful pesticides in the garden. Instead, you might use complimentary
Two of the most popular natural pest solutions are horticultural oil and neem oil. Both oils have similar effects and uses, there are some important differences make one better than the other in certain situations. This articles looks at the differences.
Wolf spiders are very common spiders and found in most parts of the world. In fact, there are about 3000 species of them worldwide with over 200 of these species
Neem Oil – How often can you use neem on plants? In general, use Neem as a preventative every 2 to 3 weeks. It helps protect beneficial insects from coming into contact with this natural insecticide. The article looks at how often to use Neem pesticide.
You might enjoy using rhubarb in pies and other foods. Most of us never think about trying to make insecticide from rhubarb leaves. I know I didn’t. We know the Rhubarb stalks
Neem oil is the go-to natural insecticide in most parts of the world due to its minimal effect on the environment and low to nonexistent toxicity for humans and pets.
You’ve no doubt heard of natural Neem oil insecticide, the all-natural plant extract that’s used in a wide range of health and beauty products. It’s also considered by some to
The use of horticultural oil is a common way to eliminate pest issues for fruit trees and landscape plants. Many people struggle to control the garden pests such as caterpillars, spider
If you grow plants you’ve heard people raving about the benefits of using neem oil. It’s used as a pesticide and for general plant care, such as neem cake fertilizing
Despite being relatively harmless, earwigs aka pincher bug (forficula auricularia) are unwelcome guests in your home. They can kill off houseplants and are a general nuisance. If you are trying
Dormant oil is a natural pesticide that protects plants but does not damage the fruit or environment. Deciduous trees stripped bare in the winter season is a stark beautiful look,
Both diatomaceous earth (often abbreviated as DE) and bentonite clay (BC) have many uses. People have used these substances for centuries. In the past few years, they’ve grown in popularity
Indoor gardening allows you to exercise your green thumb all year long, whatever the weather. Gardening inside poses unique hurdles, however. You have less natural sunlight to work with and
Bugs known as Leaf Footed Bugs are members of the insect family, Coreidae. They are medium-sized to large insects that eat a wide variety of garden plants including ornamentals, fruiting
Diatomaceous Fossil Shell (aka: DE) is a very common product with a wide variety of uses in industry, around the house and yard. Even though you may never have heard
Using sticky tape and sticky traps is a very safe and effective way to deal with pest insects in your garden. When you use these products, you do away with
Just the mention of the Black Widow Spider causes chills for many people. This spider from the Latrodectus family is famous for the deadly venom black widow bites carries. From our
Kaolin clay (aka: china clay) is an incredibly useful and versatile soft, white clay. It is used in the manufacture of porcelain and fine china. The term “kaolin” originates from
Fusarium wilt is a widespread plant disease caused by the fungus known as fusarium oxysporum which inhabits the soil. This type of fungal infestation is not specific to any one
Aster yellows is a plant disease caused by phytoplasm. It manifests like a virus, and sap-sucking insects spread it. The main vector of the disease is the Aster leafhopper. These insects
If you’re new to gardening, you may not know of wetting agents (a.k.a.: spreader stickers or surfactants). If so, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised to know just how much
Whether your garden is big or small, you are bound to encounter problems with garden pests from time to time. These days, we are more aware than ever of the
Before applying a pesticide spray to control those pests – STOP! Few gardeners realize the close connection between temperatures and the appearance of pests such as: Aphids Spider mites Mealybugs
If you happen to see mosquito-like flies in your garden, you don’t need to worry. They are crane flies, which don’t pose any serious threat to your health. Often called
If you have a garden, you are sure to see some bad garden bugs – insects, pests, bugs, flies, caterpillars, and wasps every day. It’s important to know which bugs
When leaf miners attack your plants, they give them an ugly appearance. Even worse, they can cause very serious damage. This is why it’s very important to take steps immediately
In warm, wet weather, fungal disease tends to plague garden plants. Rather than using dangerous chemical fungicides, many gardeners choose to use copper fungicides. It may surprise you to know
Rabbits are cute, fluffy creatures until they invade your garden and start eating your plants. This is when these tiny critters become annoying pests which have the potential to cause
The Tarnished Plant Bug (Lygus lineolaris) is a member of a very large and diverse insect family of bad garden bugs which feed on plant parts including flowers and buds.
Botrytis blight is one of a variety of fungal plant diseases that attack many different kinds of plants. From African violets to garden veggies. This fungus has a negative impact
Anthracnose disease is a plant disease that affects a number of shade trees and shrubs, even ornamental plants during the growing season. Belonging to the kingdom of fungi, Anthracnose disease
Wireworms attack field crops, root crops and corn. There are several different kinds of wireworm species. The most damaging are: Wheat wireworms (Agroites mancus) Eastern field wireworms (Limonius agonus) Very often