Blog List Category: Pests

DEET – Is It Safe?

DEET is the standard for repelling mosquitoes. Some people are looking for an alternative because they want something safer…

Mosquito Plant, Pelargonium Citrosum – The Citrosa Plant

The mosquito plant, Pelargonium Citrosum , also called the citrosa plant or citronella scented geranium, is highly…

Eggshells Control Slugs – Do They Really Work?

Eggshells control slugs, according to most books, and all kinds of gardening experts. Slugs and snails can be a real problem…

Compost Controls Pests

Most discussions about compost and pests are concerned with keeping pests out of compost bins. Lots of insects and other…

Getting Rid of Slugs with Coffee Grounds

In the two previous posts I looked at ways to use Coffee Grounds in the Garden and the effect of coffee grounds on ants…

How To Get Rid of Ants With Coffee Grounds

How do you get rid of ants? I have found that people use 3 common home remedies to get rid of ants; diatomaceous earth, Borax…

Coffee Grounds in Garden

Coffee Grounds have a reputation for solving all kinds of garden problems. It is claimed that they reduce the number of…

Are Fungi in Wood Chips Harmful?

This post, Fungi in Wood Chips, was prompted by a picture and discussion on a Facebook group called Australian Native Plant…

Will Marigolds Stop Root Knot Nematodes?

Companion planting is a standard recommendation for growing vegetables. One of the most commonly recommended plants for this…
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