Mexican bean beetle (Epilachna varivestis) larvae cause more damage than mature beetles. They feed on the undersides of leaves, pods, and stems. This pest causes considerable damage to bean plants and other legumes [1]...
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Andre Campbell
5 Benefits of Bees and How to Attract Them
What would our gardens, parks, and countryside be like without bees to pollinate crops, flowers, shrubs, and trees? What would our diet be without fruits, vegetables, nuts, and delicious, sweet honey? A world without...
Sasha Campbell
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Leafrollers
The damage from leafrollers is usually not severe. It can start as a minor problem on fruit trees—maybe just a few curled leaves that spoil the look of the plants. After a while, the fruit may look scarred and deformed...
Using Manure in Your Vegetable Garden: Basic Guide
You can use manure to fertilize the vegetable garden. For centuries, farmers and gardeners have used it to aid crop growth. What is Manure? Manure is organic matter derived from animal dung and can be used to fertilize...
17 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cutworms
If you notice fat, grayish-brown, greasy-looking worm-like pests at the base of your tomatoes or other plants, those might be cutworms. Plants may also appear to have been chopped off at the base. That may be the...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Lace bugs
If your plant leaves look blanched with gray or yellowish spots, it could be a sign of lace bug damage. These garden pests attack the foliage of azaleas, sycamores, avocados, rhododendrons, Pieris, and other trees and...
Uses for Lime in the Garden & How to Apply
Adding agricultural lime to the soil helps reduce soil acidity. This allows alkaline-loving plants to take up nutrients from the soil more effectively. However, there are many other uses for lime in the garden. Below...
10 Best Types of Garden Mulch
Laying down mulch in garden beds may be a big task, but it pays off if used correctly. Mulching is a common practice among farmers to suppress weeds and, in some cases, improve soil quality. Below are 10 different types...
16 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants
To combat whiteflies, you can use natural methods. Introduce their predators, use sticky traps, apply neem oil, and so forth. These remedies can help control whitefly infestations. Whiteflies can cause damage to a wide...
Damsel Bug Garden Benefits and How to Attract Them
One way of controlling pests is to use beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps. Damsel bugs are also helpful, and you should encourage them in your garden. Natural means of pest control are part...