For farmers and gardeners, mealybugs are among the most destructive types of pests infesting plants in certain regions [1]. Often confused with aphids, mealybugs appear in masses as white downy cotton clusters on...
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6 Molasses Garden Benefits and Uses
If you’ve looked at recipes for compost tea, you might have spotted people recommending that you add molasses. This might seem a bit strange, but this substance can have many benefits to your soil. From the...
Basil Companion Plants: Good and Bad Neighbors
Though it is an herb, basil thrives best in the company of some vegetables or a select few herbs. Below are some great companions to grow with it. They’re great because of the benefits they both enjoy from the pairing...
21 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Among the pests that attack and destroy plants are Japanese beetles. An infestation can annihilate an entire garden. Japanese beetle damage can be extensive as they invade in groups, devouring flowers, vegetables, and...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Thrips
A closer inspection with a magnifier confirms a worrying infestation of minuscule-winged insects – thrips. If you are an organic gardener, there are many natural ways to get rid of this pest problem. Damage results in...
Neem Oil Garden Benefits and Uses
A new age of organic farming and gardening evolved to minimize conventional practices. Neem oil, a natural measure for controlling pests [1], is one such remedy with many other benefits and uses. What Is Neem Oil? It is...
13 Diatomaceous Earth Garden Benefits and Uses
Farmers and gardeners today are aware of the environmental benefits of using organic products like diatomaceous earth. The widespread use of chemical pesticides and fungicides is harmful to bees and other essential...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs (Boisea trivittata)
One of the less destructive plant pests, boxelder bugs can quickly become a nuisance around your home [1]. They feed on plant sap but do not cause much damage. However, you still need to get rid of them. These...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Squash Bugs
For commercial or home-growers, the challenge of eliminating common garden pest problems like a squash bug infestation can be tedious. Squash bug damage can be extensive as the pests pierce and suck the sap from leaves...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Leaf Miners
On a bright and sunny morning, you go to check on your plants, only to spot leaf miners. Instead of healthy growth, you find they are looking wilted or marked by slimy white wavy lines or trails [1]. Those are the signs...