Dealing With Squash Borers
By Larry Hodgson This is a new insect for me. Although native to North America, mostly east of the RockyContinue Reading
Category: Harmful insects
Japanese Beetle Control: Catch and Freeze
When I do my daily rounds collecting Japanese beetles and other unwanted insects in the garden, I catch them usingContinue Reading
Dealing With Black Vine Weevil
By Larry Hodgson Here’s a pest you rarely see, but whose damage is quite obvious: notches cut into the leafContinue Reading
Leaf Galls: Surprising, But Rarely Harmful
By Larry Hodgson As a gardener, or even just an observant hiker, you’ll often come across plants bearing abnormal growths. They’reContinue Reading
Nature Conservancy of Canada urges people to be vigilant for ticks
Beware of little freeloaders this summer Many people are making plans to enjoy the rest of spring and summer outdoors.Continue Reading
Controlling Cabbageworms
By Larry Hodgson There is a beautiful white butterfly with black markings called the cabbage butterfly or small white (PierisContinue Reading
Lily Beetle Survey: Share Your Knowledge!
Two years ago I wrote an article about the decrease in lily beetle infestations in my area: Where Have All theContinue Reading
Control Whiteflies… With a Hand Vac!
Ill.: Claire Tourigny For a quick, easy and—quite honestly!—fun way of controlling the dreaded whitefly, a major pest of houseplantsContinue Reading
Family Ties Help Determine Crop Rotation
When planning crop rotation in the home garden, you need to know the family ties of your veggies and herbs.Continue Reading
Last Chance Mealybug Save
Ill.: hiclipart.com & clipartkey.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Is a favorite houseplant infested with mealybugs or scale insects? What a disaster! In spite ofContinue Reading