Newest Control Measures For The Nematode Menace
Nematodes, or microscopic eelworms, are rapidly assuming the role of Public Enemy Number One among the organisms that cause plant diseases. Last year, they seriously damaged one out of every
Natural Pest Control
How Do Praying Mantises Help Humans?
Maybe you strolled onto your porch one late summer afternoon to find a cool breeze. Perched on a porch rail or table, you discover something that looks oddly like an
The Friendliest Bug
An insect with all virtues and no vices is the ladybug, that diminutive beetle whose back is a brilliant orange with black spots. That is, to say, she has no
How To Use And Mix Neem Oil For Plants
Neem oil is generally considered one of the safest, most useful natural insecticides on the market. In its purest form, it is literally the oils extracted from cold-pressing various parts
Using Natural Methods to Control Caterpillars
Caterpillars can quickly decimate a vegetable crop. Controlling caterpillars takes a combination of prevention, avoidance, monitoring and suppression. It is the only way to successfully battle caterpillars. Natural Ways to
How To Treat Root Rot With Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a simple product most people have in their medicine cabinet. It’s an inexpensive, effective sanitizer for cuts, scrapes and more. It’s also a great thing to
9 Natural Ways To Keep Snails and Slugs Out Of Your Garden
For slimy creatures, snails and slugs are actually kind of cute! However, using a natural snail repellent is smart to control these pests before they start to eat your spinach
23 Natural Ways To Repel Insects
When it comes to repelling insects, we fortunately have dozens of products, herbs and chemicals at our disposal. However, not all of us are willing to buy and use the
10 Natural Methods To Get Rid Of Wasps Or Help You Live With Them
If you have a wasp problem, you are no doubt be asking “How to get rid of wasps?” and what to do about it. Chemical wasp control is certainly less
31 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
When spring arrives so do those annoying mosquitoes. Instead of going the chemical route with insect repellent to prevent mosquito bites, here is a collection of deet-free mosquito repellent plants