Garden Pests

Whiteflies are another pest that can infest your garden. They are a little harder to detect compared to other garden pests because they thrive on the underside of leaves. You have to keep your garden clean and inspect leaves regularly to prevent these sap-sucking insects from thriving. But what if they already are? The biological … Read more

Slugs are considered garden pests because of the damage they can do to your plants. They will eat pretty much anything in your garden — from leaves and stems to fruits and vegetables. But getting rid of garden slugs can be tricky. They are not insects that you can kill by just buying and spraying … Read more

Cabbage worms are some of the most common and destructive garden pests on the planet. They can be very difficult and frustrating to deal with because of how small and intrusive they are. But thankfully you do not have to suffer these garden pests for too long. Here are some ways to get rid of … Read more

Aphids are soft-bodied insects that suck the nutrients out of your plants. And no, they don’t just thrive outside — on the flowers and vegetables in your lovely garden — they can also infest your indoor house plants. If the infestation is really bad, aphids can not only cause browning and wilting, they can suck … Read more

Insects can have a bad reputation. For many people, insects are just biters, stingers, spreaders of disease, and nuisance pests. But there are some insects that are actually considered ‘beneficial’. If you have a garden, lawn, or yard, you may want to attract these beneficial insects. Here are some ways you can attract beneficial insects … Read more

Whiteflies are tiny pests that can infest your garden. They can usually be found feeding on the undersides of plant leaves and can suck the very life out of your plants — causing them to wilt and die. One of the most effective ways to get rid of them is the use of insecticides. But … Read more

Whiteflies are small white insects that feed on plant sap. Despite their name, they are actually not flies. They are related to other garden pests like aphids. These insects suck the nutrients out of your plants — causing them to wilt and die. Here are some ways to effectively get rid of whiteflies, so your … Read more

There are many garden pests that can damage and kill your plants. One of the most common garden pests is the vine weevil. These pests are brownish-black insects, usually around 1cm in length. But what are vine weevils exactly? And what can you do about these pests if you find them in your garden? Here … Read more

Slugs are slimy and soft-bodied gastropods that can infest your garden. Due to extreme feeding patterns, these garden pests can damage plants, and destroy seedlings — severely reducing fruit and vegetable harvests. But what causes slug infestations? It is important to know this, so you can keep your garden free from these slimy pests. Common … Read more

Aphids are small garden pests that suck the nutrients out of your plants. Aphid infestations can result in significant damage to your garden. Aphids — common names include greenfly or blackfly — drain the sap from plants and this can result in deformed fruits and vegetables, misshapen and discolored leaves. These pests can also carry … Read more