Some of the most important responsibilities of being a plant parent are ensuring adequate sunlight, watering them on schedule, and checking for invasive species such as mealy bugs. Mealybugs are tiny, slimy bugs that can form colonies and infestations. It is usually coated with white powdered wax resembling meal, and that’s why this pest is …
Pest & Bugs
Slugs are natural hermaphrodites where each individual has both male and female reproductive systems. But they still need a partner to lay eggs. After cross-fertilization, each individual lays 20-30 eggs in moist soil. A single mating allows the slug to continue to lay eggs for a month or longer. This explains the incredible fertility of slugs because they …
A variety of diseases and pests attacks plants and crops. Cultivators and growers always strive to protect them from such things. In case of an infestation, these pests are difficult to control. Most of them can attack and damage plants. One of these pests is spider mites. Before flowering, you will easily control them, for …
Due to their small sizes, grubs and the grub larvae can cause incredible damage to your lawn if you fail to apply the preventive measures or control them once they start infesting. If you want to prevent renovating and repairing your lawn from severe grub worm damage, you will need to use grub killer insecticides …
Worms are often known as “underworld engineers” because they play a vital role in the soil ecosystem by remarkably modifying its properties. They’re also part of a network of organisms that recycle organic materials into nutrients to increase nutrient availability and soil structure.
Mosquitos are almost impossible to get rid of. They spread many diseases and are scattered everywhere. Chemical repellents, while effective, can also be very irritating. In order to ward off mosquitos, you would have to spray a lot of chemicals, and that will disturb you as well. The chemicals will disperse after some time, and …
Fleas can be irritating not only to you but also to the pets. They can get inside the pets’ hair quickly and cause allergies. Also, they can get into the carpet, wardrobes, bedding, carpet, furniture, cabinets, etc. Fleas multiply quickly and can spread very fast around the house. Essentially, the dog fleas become the most …
The June bugs are metallic green-colored insects that have yellow stripes on the wings. They are very common to lawn owners and gardeners because they damage the life of the plants. If left untreated, they can breed and ruin the garden due to their frantic mating, egg-laying, and eating habits. June bugs cause the most …
Boxelder bugs are the common pests across, which can be found in many places. The adult bugs can go up to 1/2 inch long. Typically, boxelder bugs are black or bright red, with narrow reddish lines on their back. They mainly feed by sucking the box elder tree juices, but sometimes you can find them …
What Are Soil Mites? Have you looked at the soil in your garden closely? Every time you work in the garden, do you find many insects and organisms running everywhere? Some of these may include earthworms, maggots, beetles, etc., which you can see easily. However, other smaller insects like soil mites are very tiny, and …
What Is A Bed Bug? Have you ever stayed in a hotel and woke up with severe itching and red marks on your body? Most probably, it is bed bugs that are to be blamed for this. They get their name from their habit of making beds their home and feeding on humans while they sleep. …
What Are Aphids? This is what I asked the first time a friend told me to read ground guider blogs to know about them! Aphids are tiny insects, less than ¼ inches in length. They are also known as plant lice. Apart from yellow, you may find aphids in light green, black, brown, and gray. …
The best gas powered hedge trimmers are the machine, which are helpful in trimming shrubs, bushes and of course hedges in your garden. There are different kinds of hedge trimmers available in the market such as electric hedge trimmers, battery powered trimmers and gas powered hedge trimmers.
Who wants their lawn to be filled with pests, grubs and bugs and ruin the beauty of their lawn and also ruin the plants in there? Nobody, I can think of. Lawns and gardens are a very important part of keeping a house well-maintained and aesthetic. A good and well kept lawn will make or …
Remember the times when every summer, it is time to pack all your woolens to the loft or the attic where they will sit till the nippy air says hello? It was a tradition in the family to wrap in a piece of the cedar bark to the bag containing the sweaters and other warm clothing until …
Have you recently noticed half-eaten leaves in your favorite cabbage and lettuce patches? Are you dreading chemical sprays and pesticides because that is what you promised to keep away from when you started farming? We know exactly how you feel. Here are some easy peasy ways and hacks of how to get rid of slugs …
These slimy molluscs have sneaked into my garden, often eating up my labor of love. Have you had similar problems and did not know what to do? Here is a bang on tutorial for those who love their garden too much to let dangerous chemicals sneak in and how to get rid of slugs permanently.
Milkweed bugs are mostly seen feasting on milkweed plants. To get rid off these pests, first, you have to distinguish them from the other harmful butterflies. As many insects are present on milkweed plants, you need to be sure you are dealing with the right one. The most commonly seen ones are:
Are you in a messy situation where Stink bugs are infesting your garden? Are you getting nauseated by its nasty odor? Keep these stinky pests away by following some simple hacks at home. Be rest assured to get rid of them by not having to spend on those expensive pest killers. This Upcoming tutorial will …
Not all pests are pesky, but you don’t want the nasty ones wreaking havoc to your beautiful garden. And want to know on How to Get Rid of Harmful Pests of Your Garden? Be picky, welcome the invited guests and kick out the horrible ones. You can do this if you can identify the beneficial …