Snake mites are a common nuisance for reptile owners. These tiny parasites feed on your pet’s blood, causing discomfort, lethargy, and skin irritation. Getting rid of snake mites can be challenging, but introducing predatory mites is an effective biological control method. What are Predatory Mites? Predatory mites are beneficial insects that feast on snake mites, … Read more
It can be very hard for strawberry growers to deal with slugs because they eat ripe strawberries, making holes in them and ruining the crop. Slugs are drawn to strawberry patches because they like sweet fruits and damp places. Luckily, there are many natural ways to keep slugs away and keep your strawberries safe. You … Read more
Aphids can be a major nuisance for any gardener. These small sap-sucking insects attack a wide variety of plants including beautiful tulip trees. When aphids infest tulip trees, they can stunt growth, cause leaf curling and galling, and drip sticky honeydew onto surfaces below. Getting rid of these persistent pests takes diligence and repeated efforts. … Read more
As a gardener, I know that ants can be a pain because they hurt plants, spread disease, and throw off the ecosystem’s balance. It’s natural to want to get rid of ant colonies with chemical pesticides. This does, however, bring up an important question: could products that kill ants also hurt or kill the plants … Read more
Finding ants crawling on the leaves of your cauliflower plants can be alarming. As a gardener, I often get questions from readers worried that ants are eating their vegetable crops. However, ants themselves do not typically damage plants directly More often, their presence signals a more destructive pest that the ants are feeding on. With … Read more
One of the most annoying and harmful bugs that often infest succulents is the mealy bug. If you don’t stop them, these tiny insects that feed on sap can kill your pretty succulents very quickly. It takes patience and the right tools to get rid of mealy bugs, but it can be done. Find out … Read more
It can be annoying and upsetting to find ants crawling through your floor. If you find ants under your floorboards or carpets, you have a serious problem that needs to be fixed right away. There are, thankfully, a number of safe and effective ways to get rid of ants that are coming up through your … Read more
As a cat owner, you want to make sure your furry friend is always safe. This means keeping them away from things like weed killers that could be harmful. But can cats really die from being around common herbicides? Here’s what you need to know. How Weed Killers Can Harm Cats Weed killers, which are … Read more
It can be very frustrating as a homeowner to deal with tree roots in your sewer line or septic system. Tree roots love the food and water in pipes and will grow quickly through cracks and joints. This causes drains to get clogged, sewage to back up, and costly plumbing repairs. Root killers are a … Read more
Geraniums are colorful flowering plants that can brighten up any garden or indoor space. However geraniums can sometimes develop black spots on their leaves which can be alarming for any gardener. Don’t worry though – with proper care and treatment, your geraniums can bounce back from this fungal disease. What Causes Black Spots on Geraniums? … Read more