Archive for the ‘Insects’ Category

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  Rose pests and how to control them organically

  by Jessica Walliser

  Roses are a favorite landscape plant of many homeowners. Their beautiful blooms are classic show-stoppers. With so many...

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  Types of bees commonly found in yards and gardens

  by Jessica Walliser

  There are over 20,000 bee species in the world, with about 4,000 of them occurring in North America. Certainly some types of bees...

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  Cabbage worm identification and organic control

  by Jessica Walliser

  Imported cabbage worms (Pieris rapae, syn. Artogeia rapae) can wreak havoc in a vegetable garden. If left unchecked,...

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  Garden spider: A welcome friend or a scary foe?

  by Jessica Walliser

  A fully grown garden spider can be an intimidating sight. Often spotted in the landscape when they reach maturity in late summer,...

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  How to get rid of slugs in the garden: 8 organic control methods

  by Jessica Walliser

  Slugs are one of the most common garden pests, though unlike most other leaf-munching critters you find in your garden, they...

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  Identifying garden pests: How to figure out who’s eating your plants

  by Jessica Walliser

  Most gardeners face pest issues from time to time, and though we have a wonderful Guide to Vegetable Garden Pests here on our...