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Pests & Diseases

Garden pests can include a pretty huge variety and number of animal and insect species, from dogs and cats to deer to insects, most commonly. Your common Aphids, a truly world-wide species of damaging pest, to cutworms, beetles and just plain dozens of other insects often are regionally- specific. However, as with the Aphid, some are world wide and control of these garden pests can often make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful gardening experience. Learn more about Pest & Diseases control >>

Pests & Diseases Articles

  • Snail & Slugs Control
    Snails and slugs are among the most bothersome pests in many garden and landscape situations. The first method is easiest, although requiring a week's worth of strict attention.
  • Getting Rid of Aphids
    Aphids are world-wide. There are a startling number of species but they all have one thing in common: they live off the "blood" - or in this case the sap - of plants and trees.
  • Dealing With Cabbage Caterpillers
    There are three common culprits, all three may be present at the same time and tend to attack mature plants.