Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

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These insects may be tiny, but they can cause big damage in your garden. Here's how to identify and control the little bugs that are eating your garden leaves. Psyllids are minute insects that are ...

Ten of the most common garden pests and how to get rid of them without toxins If you have a garden of any kind, you have insects inhabiting it. They’re actually part of a healthy garden ecology. From ...

There are three common underground insect pests often encountered while preparing garden soil or planting a garden. They are grubs, wireworms and cutworms. Grubs are the larval stage of an assortment ...

In my article on organic gardening mistakes, I spoke about how it is a mistake to try to eliminate pests entirely. And as a continuation of that article, today I thought I would share some examples of ...

Hand holding tomato on vine with insect damage - cat on route/Shutterstock Tomatoes are a satisfying garden crop, and most gardeners enjoy growing them either in vegetable beds or in containers.

In fall, numbers of aphids, spider mites, wasps, Asian lady beetles, and ants may increase. Weeds are still thriving, so continue weeding your garden until the first hard frost. Due to increased ...

While you might welcome the recent pattern of milder winters followed by the earlier arrival of spring, the greater number of warm days could spell trouble for your garden. Many common plant pests and ...

Once June arrives, don’t be surprised if these five common garden pests seem to show up overnight. Some are stealthy and require careful scouting to spot before they cause too much trouble, while ...

You’re probably quick to get rid of fruit flies, ants, and other inside critters, but did you know there are garden pests that require just as swift intervention? Whether you’re an avid gardener or a ...