Have you noticed those shiny black beetles scurrying across your floor lately? Don’t worry; those creepy crawlies invading your home are probably just carpet beetles. Carpet beetles can damage fabrics, clothes...
Have you ever had those creepy lizards scurrying around your home or yard? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Lizards can be annoying pests in homes and gardens. The good news is that there are some great home...
Potato scab is a tuber disease that causes dark brown, pithy patches on potato tubers. If left unchecked, it can lead to significant economic losses due to reduced yields. The good news is that there are natural ways to...
Have you ever bitten into a peach so juicy that the juice drips down your chin? Or a plum so sweet it’s almost like candy? If so, you have enjoyed the deliciousness of stone fruits. What are stone fruits? Also...
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...
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...
You’ve spotted it—lesions of tan or brown discoloration on the leaves of your favorite plant. But what is it? The answer might be anthracnose, a group of fungal diseases that affect a wide range of plants...
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...
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 there are natural ways...
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...