Sap drinking squash bugs pierce the leaf surface of a plant and drain its fluids. This can cause leaves to dry and fall off, as well as attacking the fruit itself. Does Neem Oil control squash bugs? Click on this article to learn more about using Neem Oil to control squash bugs. [DETAILS]
Have you noticed a sticky black substance on your plants, mottled and yellowed leaves, and a sudden stunted growth? All are signs of an aphid infestation. The many species of
If you garden, you probably have heard of neem oil for plants at some point. Neem is popular among organic gardeners, but it has remained a mysterious, almost mystical substance.
House fungus gnats are tiny bugs that can cause significant problems for indoor plants. Although harmless to humans, their larvae can feed on the plant roots of container plants, causing
Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) is very safe and very effective, like the all-natural insecticide neem oil that helps control your caterpillar problem without harming your friendly fauna. In this article, we will
There are a lot of wonderful substances in your home that you would never think are so useful. One of these, hydrogen peroxide (H²O²) is commonly used as a gargle,
Can you use a garlic spray for pests? A popular part of folklore, it was believed the pungent smell of garlic confused the noses of vampires, lycanthropes, and other creatures
White oil is an all natural pest-fighting concoction and popular insecticide spray in Australia. It is a simple recipe used to control a wide range of insect pests made up
Here’s the deal. There are three all-natural pesticide control products we recommend and reach for when pests in the garden become an issue. Those three are: Neem oil insecticide used
Ever heard of a pyrethrum spray? A natural pyrethrum bug spray comes from the dried blossoms of white pyrethrum daisies, Tanacetum cinerariifolium. The insecticidal activity of this potent organic compound targets an insect’s nervous system, paralyzing (on contact),
Cyclamen Mites, belonging to the Tarsonemidae family and known by their scientific name Phytonemus pallidus (Banks), are one of the most harmful pests causing damage to foliage, buds, and blooms of various
Garden Slugs, are one of those difficult pests in the garden. They attack: Cabbage Carrots Turnip Lettuce Tomatoes Strawberries … and many other vegetables and flowers. Garden cleanliness and chemicals
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.
Home gardeners have long used homemade insecticidal soap for insect control and killing harmful garden bugs on plants. Over a century ago fish-oil soap was a common solution. “Natural control” of
It can be hard to keep insect pests under control without harming beneficial garden insects. Spinosad insect spray is a great option for organic gardening to consider. We are always
The world we live in has so much beauty, however, it also contains pests. Home and plant pests which attack our plants, try to get in our home and sometimes