These weak, pitiful flying insects don’t seem like a very formidable enemy, but whiteflies have the potential to kill entire crops in a short amount of time. By sucking the sap from healthy plants, ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Carrot Rust Flies on Your Garden Plants
Last year, my carrot crop was a HUGE success. I had never pulled so many carrots from my garden before, each prettier than the last! I was lucky to have dealt with a few pests, which is fortunate ...
Flea Beetles: How to Identify, Eliminate, and Prevent This Garden Pest
Each year it seems like a whole new type of bug decides to move into my garden. I’ve become well-acquainted with the many varieties of nasty insects that can wreak havoc on plants - including flea ...
How to Get Rid of Voles and Keep Them Away from Your Property
Voles are small little mammals that spend part of their lives underneath the ground, which makes them hard to detect. Even though these little critters only grow to be 5-7-inches long, they can cause ...
12 All-Natural Ways to Get Rid of Snails and Slugs in the Garden
Snails in the garden can cause big problems that you definitely want to avoid. Garden snails chew through leaves on plants, which reduces productivity. Snails and slugs can even consume an entire ...
How to Spot Broccoli Worms and Get Rid of Them for Good
When you spend hours watering, weeding, planting, fertilizing, pruning, and otherwise toiling over your organic vegetable garden, it can be incredibly frustrating to have a completely inedible ...
How to Get Rid of Potato Bugs: 11 Steps to End the Infestation
Last season, potato bugs - sometimes called potato beetles or Colorado potato beetles - showed up in my garden for the first time. I freaked out; I wanted to figure out how to get rid of potato bugs ...
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in 8 Simple Steps
Gnats are a pesky little problem, no matter if you're dealing with the larvae or adults. They love houseplants, along with any place that has moisture and humidity. Once you have the little buggers, ...
Deer-Proofing Your Gardens: Surefire Ways to Keep the Deer Out
Deer can quickly devastate an entire crop, your beautiful flower garden or the tomatoes on your porch. As prey animals, they travel quickly through areas, grabbing a bite here and a mouthful there, ...