Warning: Eggshells May Actually ATTRACT Slugs
A persistent myth claims that eggshells, when crushed coarsely, are very sharp and that slugs would be lacerated when crossingContinue Reading
Category: Harmful insects
Not Just a Pretty Bug!
It was during a visit to the suburbs of Montreal, that I first saw the lily leaf beetle, Lilioceris lilii,Continue Reading
The Lily Leaf Beetle and the Promise of Biological Control
In 2015, my father, Larry Hodgson, announced that he had won the war against the lily leaf beetle, a smallContinue Reading
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
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