Many pest control tools, like zappers, can harm helpful insects and upset your garden's ecosystem. Mosquito zappers often miss their mark, killing beneficial bugs instead of targeting pests like ...

I hate to break it to you, but just like your calendar can’t tell you the best time to harvest, it won’t provide you the perfect date to attack the pests waging war on your plants. Timing effective ...

It’s the beginning of 2025 and the cusp of another year of gardening. Gardening has seasons where plants grow best, flowers bloom, vegetables provide their fruit, and pests invade your garden. Many of ...

As interest in more sustainable agricultural practices has grown among home gardeners, organic pest control options have become widely available. I use many of these products in my own garden and find ...

Dealing with pests in your garden is frustrating. It can be tedious and even expensive when trying to keep aphids, spider mites, cabbage worms, beetles, and other insects away. Whether you are sick of ...

If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this naturally ...

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I hate to break it to you, but just like your calendar can’t tell you the best time to harvest, it won’t provide you with the perfect date to attack the pests waging war on your plants. Timing ...