Garden Defense

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

Avoid the heavy toxic chemicals.

Some of them are adorable, others not so much.

They have very different effects on your garden.

These pest control myths need some debunking.

Keep the fruits of your labor to yourself.

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

Don't fall prey to this pest because of it's natural beauty.
This article will help you identify, stop and control many common types of garden pests and diseases,
Keeping helpful predators outside your home reduces interior problems.
Be sure to check current state and federal regulations concerning the proper use of pesticides.
All insects have six legs, but other than that, they are extremely variable.
Integrated Pest Management is essentially common-sense pest control.

Insecticides can pose a serious risk to public health.

Three safe and effective methods to keep your plants safe.
Slugs. Those tiny (and sometimes not so tiny) creatures that wreak havoc in your garden.

Keep those pesky, creepy crawlers away with easy-to-grow (and easy-to-move) container plants.
Gardeners have long used oils to control plant-damaging pests.
Milky Spores and beneficial nematodes are the two most widely recommended pest control solutions.

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

These plants will keep bugs and other pests away.

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

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

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