Garden Pests
Identifying garden pests is sometimes difficult, as there are many, but important when it comes to pest control in your garden. However, with the right tips and facts about garden pests at your disposal, you can arm yourself with the tools you need for controlling pests before they take control of your plants. Common pests in the garden don’t need to be a cause for alarm. Simply use the following information for identifying garden pests and learn how to employ the best methods for pest control in your garden.
Explore Garden Pests
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The Best Diatomaceous Earth Products for Chemical-Free Pest DefenseProtect your vegetables and houseplants without the chemicals. Shop the top-rated diatomaceous earth kits that kill ants, aphids, and slugs naturally.
By Liz Baessler
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Mosquitoes Love Hiding in These 6 Types of Plants During Summer Heat – How to Keep Your Yard Bug-Free If You Already Grow ThemYou don't have to tear out every type of plant that attracts mosquitoes that's growing in your garden. Just follow these simple tips if you grow some of them.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I Saw Gardeners Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests – So I Asked My Professional Gardener Husband About ItSocial media says a dusting of plain flour can stop garden pests in their tracks. What, though, does the expert I live with make of the theory?
By Kayleigh Dray
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These Organic Pest Control Products Actually Work — Without Harsh ChemicalsFrom neem oil to motion-activated sprinklers, these organic pest control products are effective, chemical-free, and safe to use around food, pets, and beneficial insects.
By Sarah Veldman
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Do Coffee Grounds Keep Mosquitoes Away? The Science ExplainedDoes smoldering spent coffee keep mosquitoes away? We break down the viral DIY hack, what the science says, and other ways to clear your yard.
By Liz Baessler
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3 Patio Features That Deter Flying Pests — and Look Beautiful Doing ItYou don't need an eyesore to keep flying pests off your patio. These three features - from sheer net curtains to repellent plants - are as beautiful as they are effective.
By Sarah Veldman
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How to Control Ants in Lawns: Natural and Effective SolutionsAnt hills ruining your turf? Here's how to recognize common lawn ants, get rid of them, and keep your grass healthy to stop the next infestation before it starts.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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The Simple Wasp Traps That Let You Enjoy Your Garden AgainFrom reusable bait traps to chemical-free sticky options, these are the wasp traps that actually work so you can eat outside this summer without flinching every five minutes
By Sarah Veldman
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Heat Waves Can Cause Mass Infestations of This Pest on Your Plants – What to Look for and How to Treat Them Before It's Too LateDon't let these tiny pests ravage your whole garden. Early identification and treatment is key.
By Tyler Schuster
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Scientists Say Catnip Repels Mosquitoes as Effectively as DEET, so I Made My Own Plant-Based SprayFrom garden to mister, here’s how I DIYed a natural mosquito repellent spray from my catnip plants.
By Emma Kendell
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This $10 Solar Fountain Stops Mosquitoes Breeding in Bird Baths, Attracts Feathered Friends & Adds Soothing Sounds to Your GardenPrevent mosquitoes from breeding and turn your bird bath into a show-stopping garden feature with an easy and affordable solar fountain.
By Laura Walters
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Forget Traps – This Beautiful Flower Offers a Better, More Natural Way to Help Deter SquirrelsFancy banishing squirrels from your yard without causing them any harm? People swear by this pretty flowering plant.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Experts Say All Garden Pests Hate This Kitchen Spice – How to Use It and What It Can (and Can't) Do for Your GardenThis common kitchen cupboard staple will send animals and insects scurrying away from your plants.
By Ciéra Cree
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7 Mosquito Control Products That Actually Work to Keep Your Summer Celebrations Itch-FreeFrom mosquito dunks to Thermacell repellers and permethrin sprays, here are the products that genuinely keep mosquitoes away from your garden and patio all summer.
By Sarah Veldman
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6 Pests to Guard Against in July – Nip Them in the Bud Before They Ruin Your GardenPests become a major problem in July if you're not careful. Watch out for these 6 bugs and your garden will thank you.
By Tyler Schuster
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5 Mistakes You’re Making That Are Attracting Flies – Keep Flies Out of Your House and Away From Your Patio This SummerIs your garden or compost pile attracting flies? Don't let these pests take over your summer gatherings or buzz around your house.
By Kathleen Walters
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Is That a June Bug or Japanese Beetle? How to Tell the Difference Before One Wrecks Your Summer GardenIf shiny beetles are flying around your garden, they could spell disaster. Learn the difference in appearance and damage of June bugs and Japanese beetles.
By Tyler Schuster

