Garden Defense

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Crane Flies/Tipple Bugs: Beneficial or Pest?

They're harmless to people, but they nibble on lawns.

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4 Natural Homemade Bug Sprays

Avoid the heavy toxic chemicals.

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10 New Invasive Species to Watch Out For

Some of them are adorable, others not so much.

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What’s the Difference between a Grasshopper and a Locust?

They have very different effects on your garden.

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6 Pest Control Tips Not to Fall for This Summer

These pest control myths need some debunking.

A caterpillar crawls on an apple.
How to Keep Bugs Away from Fruit Trees

Keep the fruits of your labor to yourself.

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The Good Kind of Pests: What to Keep Indoors and Out

Keep these 5 bugs around to eliminate harmful insects, control disease, produce food and more.

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4 Ways to Deer-Proof Your Yard

Don't fall prey to this pest because of it's natural beauty.

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Stop Garden Diseases and Pests

This article will help you identify, stop and control many common types of garden pests and diseases,

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Outdoor Pest Control Info

Keeping helpful predators outside your home reduces interior problems.

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Pesticide Safety

Be sure to check current state and federal regulations concerning the proper use of pesticides.

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Pest Management - About Insects and Mites

All insects have six legs, but other than that, they are extremely variable.

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Integrated Pest Management for Lawn Care

Integrated Pest Management is essentially common-sense pest control.

Flies.
How to Use Insect Repellents Safely

Insecticides can pose a serious risk to public health.

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How to Deter Deer from Your Garden

Three safe and effective methods to keep your plants safe.

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Slug Problems? Steps to Get Rid of Them From Your Garden

Slugs. Those tiny (and sometimes not so tiny) creatures that wreak havoc in your garden.

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Best Container Plants to Repel Bugs!

Keep those pesky, creepy crawlers away with easy-to-grow (and easy-to-move) container plants.

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Horticultural Oils for Pest Control

Gardeners have long used oils to control plant-damaging pests.

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Organic Lawn Pest Control: Milky Spores and Nematodes

Milky Spores and beneficial nematodes are the two most widely recommended pest control solutions.

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How to Use Herbs and Spices to Keep Ants Away

You don't need to look far for an effective ant repellent.

Pink chrysanthemums.
10 Plants to Keep Pests Away

These plants will keep bugs and other pests away.

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How to Deter Ants from the Garden

Don't spray your flowers or edibles with harsh chemicals. Try these ideas instead to prevent ants!

A mushroom in a lawn.
A Mushroom Invasion: How to Deal With the Fungi in Your Lawn

If you want a mushroom-free lawn, try these simple techniques.

A rabbit eating a green plant.
Repel Pests With Plants

Plant the plants that deer, mice, rabbits, and gophers hate.