Love Trap for Bugs
A pheromone trap is an insect trap in the form of a box, bottle, or bag containing pheromones (chemical substancesContinue Reading
Category: Harmful insects
I Would Appreciate Nice Organic Apples This Year!
In my “huge” suburban bungalow backyard, I have a glorious apple tree. A ‘Belmac’. In my “huge” eco-garden, I growContinue Reading
Down With Slugs!
Slugs have long been considered one of the most stubborn enemies of gardeners. These small mollusks, with eyes on tentacles,Continue Reading
What Happened to My Slugs?
Not so long ago, slugs were the worst enemy of my flower beds and vegetable garden. They were everywhere—on myContinue Reading
When Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Invade Homes
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has been wreaking havoc on gardens and crops worldwide, and it doesn’t stop there. AsContinue Reading
Sticky Leaves? Look Up!
Honeydew, the sticky substance left behind by insects such as aphids and mealybugs, can quickly become a real headache forContinue Reading
What’s Putting Holes in My Plants’ Leaves?
What makes holes in the leaves of your plants? In this article, Larry Hodgson guides you through the possible causesContinue Reading
Keeping Fungus Gnats Under Control
Like some plants in winter, the Laidback Gardener team will go “dormant” during the month of January, to replenish itsContinue Reading
The Spotted Lanternfly: A Beautiful Invader on Canada’s Doorstep
I’ve almost given up on frost-sensitive containers, such as terracotta ones. Although they’re my favorite style, I can’t bring myselfContinue Reading
The Box Tree Moth Is Officially a Pest in Canada
A few years ago, I remember talking to a work colleague about the box tree moth, a nocturnal butterfly nativeContinue Reading