Pests, Weeds & Problems

How to Control Sod Webworms

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Keeping a lawn or garden free of parasitic creatures is nearly impossible; controlling the population is not. Controlling a sod webworm infestation as soon as you notice it can limit the damage. There are methods you can use to limit sod webworms ... more »

How to Control Sooty Mold on Plants

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When confronted with a sooty mold problem on fruit trees or plants you want a quick resolution that works. You also might want to fix a sooty mold problem that keeps your oranges or plums free from pesticide residue. Here are the steps to treat a ... more »

How to Control Spot Fleahoppers in the Garden

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The spot fleahopper is an insect native to the Eastern United States and Canada. The nymphs and adult damage the appearance of leaves through their feeding process. An extensive infestation can also cause stunting of the plant growth... more »

How to Control Stinkbugs in the Garden

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There are several species of stinkbugs. All adult stinkbugs are shaped like a shield and are green, brown or gray. As a method of self-defense, stinkbugs emit an unpleasant odor that repels many predators. In the garden, stinkbugs feed on okra, ... more »

How to Control Sweet Potato Whiteflies

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The sweet potato whitefly, also known as Bemisia tabaci, is found around the world, although it is believed to be native to India. It is thought that they spread around the world, through the transport of plants that were infested with the ... more »

How to Control Tarnished Plant Bugs Organically

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A beautiful garden and lawn are a source of pride, and can increase the curb appeal of a home. To maintain lovely landscaping, you must fight off the damaging effects of pests. Learn to control tarnished plant bugs organically to save your yard ... more »

How to Control Tent Caterpillars Organically

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A great looking lawn or garden is not only a source of pride, it can also be a way to offer fruits and vegetables to family and friends. To keep your garden beautiful and producing and to protect the environment, learn to control tent ... more »

How to Control the Spread of Bamboo with a Rhizome Barrier

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Controlling the spread of invasive bamboos can be a difficult task. Running bamboos can send their stems, or rhizomes deep beneath the soil and over wide distances. Gardeners can use a rhizome barrier to stop the spread of the bamboo and keep it ... more »

How to Control Tomato Fruitworms in the Garden

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Tomato fruitworms are also known as corn earworms and cotton bollworms. As the names imply, these worms typically target tomato, corn and cotton plants, although they can also go after soybeans, peppers, tobacco, beans, okra and eggplant. Adult ... more »

How to Control Tomato Hornworms

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Tomato hornworms grow up to 5-inches long and look green and nasty, with that horn on their hindquarters. This worm can decimate plants quickly; You’ll see evidence of them in the large holes they chew in leaves and fruit... more »

How to Control Tomato Pinworms In the Garden

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Garden fresh tomatoes are delicious and make for an excellent addition to anyone's garden. However, the tomato pinworm can create problems in your garden, if you don't control these pests. To control the tomato pinworm all you need are patience, ... more »

How to Control Turfgrass Pests Organically

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Turfgrass can enhance the value of a home and provide a great place for those backyard cookouts. Lurking in these blades of turfgrass, however, are potential pests that can damage or even destroy the turrfgrass. To keep this from happening and to ... more »

How to Control Variegated Cutworms in the Garden

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There are insects that can damage a garden unless there are proper controls in place. One such pest that is the variegated cutworm. To control variegated cutworms in the garden you must follow a few steps, be vigilant and patient... more »

How to Control Velvet Bean Caterpillars in the Garden

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Procuring and cultivating a garden can be an excellent source of pride and provide a relaxing and rewarding hobby. However, pests such as the velvet bean caterpillar can ruin all the hard work by damaging the garden beyond repair. To control ... more »

How to Control Webworms With Beneficial Nematodes

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Some webworms (such as caterpillars) can damage lawns and turf grass. Beneficial nematodes are a form of biological control for soil insect pests like webworms and other types of soil insects. Nematodes are microscopic organisms (non-segmented ... more »

How to Control Wild Mint

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Whether you're growing it as an herbal remedy or as a spice to use in your cooking, wild mint can be a beneficial plant in your garden. Here's how to control the growth of your wild mint plants... more »

How to Control Wild Mustard

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Indigenous in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia minor, southwestern Asia and North Africa, wild mustard can be found most often in the United States and Canada. If left untreated, the annual wild mustard can reduce the yield and quality of ... more »

How to Control Wild Oat

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Wild oats, sometimes cultivated as a feed for livestock, are unwanted guests in wheat crops and other agricultural fields. Since wild oat seeds itself and can spreadsrapidly, it's imperative to control the plant before it becomes a problem... more »

How to Create a Weed Barrier

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Whether your garden soil is lean or fertile, there is some variety of weed waiting to fill its niche. Gardeners can wait until weeds become problematic and then apply chemical herbicides indiscriminately; however, creating a weed barrier is a ... more »

How to Cure Clubroot in Cabbage Crops

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Maintaining your garden is essential for healthy plants, high production and quality ingredients in your food. Clubroot is a fungal disease found in cabbage and other leafy vegetables. There are a few ways to treat and cure it, and to keep it ... more »

How to Deal with Insects Inside your Home

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Here are some tips I found on keeping pests out of your home... more »

How to Deal With Mosquitoes

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The warm summer months are the perfect time to spend some quality time in nature, soak up the sun and take advantage of the warmth by opening the doors and windows in your house. Unfortunately, with the warm months also comes the invasion of tiny ... more »

How to Deal With Pests in a House

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Pests can not only be a pain, but they can also be a safety and health threat to you and your family. Pests include creatures like cockroaches, mice, rats, flies and other unwanted vermin. There are some easy ways to deal with these nasty ... more »

How to Destroy an Ant Mound

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Did you know that you can destroy an annoying ant mound with just a tablespoon of instant grits? Apparently, the grits has such a strong effect on an ant mound that it makes ant completely abandon their home. Read these simple instructions to see ... more »

How to Deter Deer From Your Garden

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Gardens are a wonderful way to beautify a property and grow food. Protecting this garden's beauty and functionality is another issue altogether. One of the prime threats to the garden is deer. With a few inventive tricks, an individual can deter ... more »

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