Garden Pests

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