Blog List Category: Pests

Dealing with Voles and Moles

Voles or moles – which one is damaging your lawn and garden? They can be tricky to get rid of but before you do…

Best Fragrant Plants to Repel Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a pain for every gardener, and over the years a number of plants have been recommended to repel mosquitoes. …

How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden

Do you hate strange cats using your yard as a personal litter box?  You’re not alone. Keeping cats out of your garden…

Do Wasps Sleep at Night?

Wasps can be dangerous during the day, but what about at night? Do they sleep? Do they come out of the nest after dark? Are…

Tick Talk – 18 Myths About Ticks Debunked

Ticks can be a concern. Lyme disease is real. But a lot of what you’ve heard is bunk! Funny how quickly people make up…

Does Callicarpa Beautyberry Repel Insects Such As Mosquitoes, Ticks Or Fire Ants?

Mosquitoes are a big problem in many places, and ticks are becoming an even bigger concern. Fire ants are more localized, but…

Are Jumping Worms and Giant Worms Real & Other Earthworm Myths

Gardeners talk about earthworms as if they are all one species, but there are over 3,000 earthworms on Earth. Some burrow…

Do Crushed Tomato Leaves Kill Aphids?

The meme pictured below suggests that crushed tomato leaves are a good way to get rid of aphids. Who knew? This meme is…

How To Debug Plants Before Bringing Them Indoors

Growing marginally hardy or non-hardy plants in cold climates usually involves growing them in containers and moving them…
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