We’re going to do a little test. Cockroach! Did an involuntary shiver just go through your body? You’re not alone. The very mention of these vile pests can send folks running for the ...
Doing Battle with Stink Bugs
More than 200 species of stink bugs call North America home, and you may very well think most of them have taken up residence in your garden. These shield-shaped munchers are known for the odor ...
The Best Natural Methods to Protect Your Garden from Slugs and Snails
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring those slimy pests, slugs and snails. Raiders of the night, they have a discerning appetite for succulent foliage and flowers. And from dusk ...
Death by Black Walnut: The Facts on Juglone Toxicity
I grew up in a part of the Nebraska river bottom where black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) were abundant. I enjoyed picking the nut meat from the shells each year, after my grandmother ran the hard ...
Diatomaceous Earth: Effective Natural Pest Control
Nobody wants to see this first thing in the morning when they head out to the berry patch. And if you’re visiting my homestead during the gardening months, you’ll hear us refer to “D.E.” almost ...
The Buzz About Bees: Why Do We Need Them?
To understand why we need the little bumblebee, we need to understand how it helps us and why it is in danger. If the bee faces extinction, then the planet risks losing a great variety of ...
FAQs About Cat and Dog Fleas
What are fleas? Fleas are very tiny parasitic insects that survive by feeding off the blood of mammals. What do fleas look like? Fleas are wingless, usually measure between 1/16th to 1/8th of an ...
How to Prevent Southern Blight on Your Tomato Plants
Southern blight is dreaded by home gardeners and commercial growers alike. The fungus that causes the blight is believed to be able to lie dormant in the soil for up to four years. Once ...
