There are an incredibly huge number of garden pests to be aware of. Chewing pests, sucking pests, and more await you in our in-depth series of articles on these annoying critters.
Throughout, we provide you helpful assistance in how to manage your pest populations using integrated pest management tips and useful organic solutions!
The bean leaf beetle, or more specifically, Cerotoma trifurcata can be a major pest of soybeans and green beans as well as cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins. Cerotoma trifurcata is not to be confused with the Mexican bean beetle, which is a completely different species! Bean leaf beetles can be various colors (yellowish-green, red, orange, or … Read more
There are many types of stink bugs, some worse than others. We’re exploring the world of these little beetle-like insects, both good and bad!
The larva of the citrus leafminer chews unsightly trails through leaf tissues. We discuss control methodology and treatment when needed.
Chinch bugs are small insects that can cause lawn die-off. Signs of chinch bug damage should be a call to action. Learn about them here!
All gardeners see them, but what are the difference between them? We’re exploring the differences between snail vs slug and explaining both!
The carrot fly goes after carrot plants and their near-relatives like parsnips or celery, and can destroy a harvest. We cover control tips!
The tarnished plant bug, sometimes called lygus bug, can take a devastating toll on fruit and vegetable plants. We explore control methods!
While they’re common in gardens, many don’t know much about snails. Is a snail an insect pest or something else? We explore this topic!
The raspberry fruitworm is a pest of raspberries, loganberries, wild blackberries, boysenberries, & more. We discuss prevention and control!
The darkling beetle is often recognized as an agricultural pest, but not in the field. We discuss them in detail and help you manage them.
The harlequin bug is a huge fan of your brassica plants and can lay waste to a brassica garden. We explain how to keep them at bay!
The fruit fly is an incredibly common pest on freshly-picked produce. Find out about them and good methods of prevention with our guide!
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