Garden Pest Control

Leaf-footed bugs aren't harmful to you, but they can still damage your fruit or make it easier for other pests to do so. Learn about what they are, how to identify them, and how to get rid of them.

When you are out in the yard and you don’t want to get bit by mosquitoes, this organic yard spray (which is safe for humans and plants) may be the solution for you.

Earwigs can be beneficial predators in your garden, but what do you do when they turn their attention towards eating your newly sprouted vegetables and favorite flowers? Use these tips to keep earwig damage under control.

Finding predator tracks in your yard and around your livestock? Use these non-lethal tricks to keep coyotes, wolves, and foxes from killing your animals and entering your yard.

If you find that kale and other cruciferous vegetables in your garden look like something has been munching on them, then we can most likely tell you why! Here we will talk about cabbage worms, one of the most common garden pests, and how to control them and get rid of them!

Tick bites can cause diseases in humans and pets. Design a tick-free environment by cleaning, spraying, and planting to keep ticks out of your yard.

Asparagus beetles can destroy your asparagus patch in a single season. Using a combination of beneficial insects, neem oil and good gardening techniques, you can limit the ravages of these pests.

In this article, you will learn about the good and bad bugs that may inhabit our gardens and their effect on our plants. You will also find out how to attract beneficial organisms and choose plants that will help your garden thrive.

Spittlebugs are usually just a minor nuisance in your garden. If you have a large infestation, the insects are not difficult to get rid of and you can even prevent them from re-infesting your yard.

Though you might think that humans are savvy enough to have everything under control, raccoons are clever creatures that are surprisingly difficult to thwart. Below I'll share my personal raccoon experiences with you, as well as share some tips on raccoons and how to get rid of them.

As the name might suggest, annuals have only one growing cycle. But perennials will grow for a season, die down during the colder months, and grow again in the spring. Properly identifying issues will not only keep your garden beautiful, but will limit problems of pests and disease.

This article provides several aphid treatments, including organic methods, as well as which pesticide works best to kill aphids. Helpful videos included.

As an organic farmer, I look for natural ways to solve any pest control problems. Neem is the ideal plant as it's a vigorous growing tree and both its leaves and seeds have repellent properties.

A detailed explanation of how to get rid of ground digger wasps, aka cicada or locust killers, and prevent them from returning.

Powdery mildew, while not usually a fatal plant disease, will severely affect a garden plant's vitality. There are organic ways to kill powdery mildew that are safe and effective.

Do you have annoying garter snakes in your backyard, but you don't have the heart to whack them a few times with a machete? Here are some ways that you can get rid of garter snakes peacefully.