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 larvae (the army cutworm) feed on crops and garden...
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Sasha Campbell
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’s 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 the plant is fresh, green, and sprouting...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Four-Lined Plant Bugs
If you’ve been driven mad by the sight of four-lined plant bugs in your garden, read on to learn how to tackle this issue naturally. Both adult bugs and nymphs can cause damage to your plants [1]. Fortunately...
11 Natural Ways to Get Rid of June Bugs
Have you found June bugs swarming and crawling around your outdoor lights? If so, you know that these bugs can be annoying. Unfortunately, these critters don’t just buzz and swarm—they can also damage garden...
Good and Bad Radish Companion Plants
Knowing which companion plants to pair with radishes is key to growing a healthy, successful crop. The key is to pick plants that won’t harbor pests and compete for nutrients, water, and light, among other things...
11 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Lily Leaf Beetles
If you think you may have a lily leaf beetle infestation, removing these beetles from your plants is crucial. Those pesky insects love to eat lilies. So, if you’re wondering what’s eating your Asiatic...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Root-Knot Nematodes
Have you noticed small, knotted bumps on the roots of your plants? If so, then you are likely dealing with root-knot nematodes. So what are they? These pests are worm-like organisms that live in the soil. They feed on a...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Asparagus Beetles
The asparagus beetle is a pest you may find wherever asparagus is grown. It can damage asparagus plants by feeding on the stems and leaves at certain times of the year. Today, we’ll cover natural ways to deal with...