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
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
The Squash Vine Borer (melittia cucurbitae) is one of the most significant pests (aka bad garden bugs) of squash, pumpkins, cucumbers and melon crops. Although these squash bugs do not
Boxelder bugs (Boisea trivittata) are so-called because they typically live in boxelder trees. These bugs are mostly found in the western United States as far east as Nevada, but you can
Home gardeners have long used homemade insecticidal soap for insect control and to kill harmful garden bugs on plants. Over a century ago, fish oil soap was a common solution. “Natural control” of pests
What are Pill Bugs or Roly-Poly? Any time you look under a rock, board, log, leaf litter or a flower pot in your garden, you will probably find a bunch
To begin any type of leafhopper control the home gardener needs to know there are many different kinds of leafhoppers. They belong to a large insect family (Cicadellidae) in the
Lyme disease is a bacterial disease that is transmitted to people through infected tick bites, particularly from the black-legged tick. Those affected will exhibit flu-like symptoms such as spotted fever,
Over time most gardeners learn which flowers to plant around the garden with the properties that invite beneficial insects or repel insects naturally. Planting flowers for natural pest control reduces
Have you ever heard of a “bug juice pest spray”? Gardeners have reported using a “bug juice spray” with success to control or get rid of aphids on cabbage, pillbugs
Fleas seem to be one of the most common problems that each and every house owner fights against at some point. Throughout the world, fleas are well known for being
Summer is a great time to work in the garden, enjoy the outdoors, and reap the benefits of your hard work. Unfortunately, many bothersome insects feel the same way, and
Poison ivy is recognizable by its three-leaved configuration. In the autumn, it is usually easy to locate due to its bright red color. Unfortunately, throughout most of the rest of
Many arborists are puzzled and plagued by the presence of Verticillium wilt or Verticillium longisporum (Verticillium spp) in their woody ornamental trees and shrubs. This devastating condition is caused by
Earwigs are insect pests that feed on plant shoots, such as corn silks eating small holes in foliage and flowers. The insects also feed on soft fruits such as apricots,
Does this sound strange to you? Why do human beings chose to intentionally release toxic substances into the environment for the purpose of killing other living things. While this seems
A garden sprayer makes controlling garden and landscape pests and disease around the home much easier today… although it never was a difficult task. The sprayers available to homeowners today have
The proper use of any pesticide starts with understanding the content of the label. Homeowners may want to consider an effective non-toxic natural pesticide as an alternative for controlling pests.
Damping off disease is a common and troubling plant condition that causes sections of seedlings’ stock, stem, or trunk to grow thin and weak in the early stages of growth.
Question: My question involves respirators for spraying pesticides in the garden. My husband handles all the “pest control” on our yard. He even tries at times to make his own
Mouse traps, sticky pads, exterminators. These are 3 main ways people have been getting rid of mice for decades. What the exterminators don’t want you to know, is that there