Azoxystrobin Fungicide Boosts Growth in Venus Flytraps
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
General Pest-Disease Info Archives
What Is the Stinkhorn Fungus – How Do I Get Rid Of It?
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
Indoor Plant Bugs: How To Defend Against Houseplant Pests
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
How To Mix Neem Oil Concentrate For Plants and Garden
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
How To Make Your Own Castile Soap Insecticide Spray [ALL-NATURAL]
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
Is Neem Oil Safe For Vegetables?
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
Horticultural Oil Vs Neem Oil: What’s The Difference?
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 They Dangerous and How To Get Rid Of Them
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
How Often Can You Spray Plants With Neem Oil?
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.
How To Make A Natural Insecticide From Rhubarb Leaves
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
Does Neem Oil Work As A Fungicide?
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.
How Does Neem Oil Work On Soft-Bodied Insects?
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
Horticultural Oil: What Is It And How To Use It In The Garden
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
What Bugs Does Neem Oil Kill?
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
Will Diatomaceous Earth Kill Earwigs?
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
How To Use Diatomaceous Earth In Potted Plants
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]
Dormant Oil: What Is and How Do You Use It?
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,
Are Diatomaceous Earth And Bentonite Clay the Same?
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
Why Every Indoor Gardener Needs Diatomaceous Earth
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
What Is A Leaf Footed Bug and 7 Ways To Control Them
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 Earth Pest Control: Its Benefits And How To Use DE In Your Garden
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 Traps and Sticky Tape For Insects
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
Black Widow Spiders: How To Get Rid Of Black Widows
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 For Plants: Organic Garden Insect Pests Control
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 Treatment: How To Control In The Garden
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
What Is Aster Yellows Virus?
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
Wetting Agents: Using Surfactants In The Yard & Garden [HOW TO]
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
10 FAQs About Using Baking Soda For Garden Pests
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
The Best Time To Spray For Bugs: Pesticide & Pest Control?
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
How to Get Rid of Crane Flies
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
Bad Garden Pests: Identifying and Controlling Garden Bugs
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
Bark Lice: A Guide To Understanding This Insect
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
How To Control Leaf Miners
When leaf miners attack your plants, they cause a dramatically dreadful appearance. Even worse, they can cause very serious damage. This is why it’s very important to take steps immediately
What Is Copper Fungicide and How Do You Use It?
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
How To Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Garden [GUIDE]
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
Tarnished Plant Bug: What Are They and What To Do About Them?
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: What Is It? How To Control Fungal Disease On Plants?
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: What Is It, [HOW TO] Prevention and Treatment
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: What Are They and What To Do About Them?
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
Control Spittlebugs: Learn How To Get Rid Of Spittlebug [FROGHOPPERS]
Spittlebugs are small garden insects related to leafhoppers. They are members of the Cercopidae family of insects. Spittle bugs are seldom seen. But a tell-tale sign of spittlebugs presence is