Have you noticed your plant leaves turning russet-colored or greasy-bronze lately? You may have russet mites on your plants. However, don’t reach for the harsh chemicals yet. Several natural remedies can get rid...
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Sasha Campbell
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Deer
Have you noticed more deer in your garden or yard recently? As deer populations grow, they can become a nuisance on your property. Deer can cause damage by eating your plants and rubbing their antlers on tree trunks and...
8 Natural Ways to Treat and Control Anthracnose
You’ve spotted it—lesions of tan or brown discoloration on the leaf of your favorite plant. But what is it? The answer might be anthracnose, a group of fungal diseases that affect many plants. Unfortunately...
8 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Rosemary Beetle
Have you noticed those metallic green and purple beetles munching on your rosemary bush? Those are likely rosemary beetles. While they won’t kill your rosemary, their feeding can damage new growth. Before you...
10 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Fig Beetles
Have you noticed large, velvet-green beetles crawling around your fig tree lately? Those are likely fig beetles, and in large numbers, they can cause damage to your fig crop. The good news is that some natural ways to...
12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of No-See-Ums
Ever feel like something is biting you, but you can’t see anything there? Chances are no-see-ums have bitten you. These tiny, biting midges are nearly invisible to the naked eye but deliver an annoying bite that...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Miller Moths
If you live in Colorado or adjacent states, you may have spotted a pesky little pest this time of year: the Miller moth. While this moth is not really a problem, its larva (the army cutworm) feeds on crops and garden...
11 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Deer Flies
Have you ever been enjoying a nice hike or camping trip only to have it ruined by deer flies buzzing around and biting you? Those little bloodsuckers seem to come out of nowhere. Deer flies can swarm around your head...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Black Rot
Have you noticed yellow, V-shaped lesions on the leaves of your Brassica crops recently? Chances are, it is black rot, a bacterial disease that affects cruciferous vegetables and other plants. The good news is that...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Budworms
As the name suggests, budworms especially enjoy munching on — you guessed it — buds. They may also snack on maturing ovaries, new leaves, stems, and blossoms. Basically, if it’s fresh, green, and sprouting, bud...