Organic Pest Control for lnsect and Rodent Garden Pests
Organic pest control explored, as well as pesticide options, to deal with moles, voles, deer, groundhogs, rabbits, insects and other garden pests. Organic pest control methods include live-trapping. Find out all about garden pests in these resources on natural control and its alternatives.
Organic Ant Control
Some folks undertake organic ant control using herb plants that repel ants. Others opt to use store-bought products for their ant control efforts. I discuss both in this article, after first explaining why ant control is even necessary at all.
Some folks undertake organic ant control using herb plants that repel ants. Others opt to use store-bought products for their ant control efforts. I discuss both in this article, after first explaining why ant control is even necessary at all.
Deer Garden Pests
A series of articles on controlling the biggest of the garden pests -- deer -- collected under one heading for easy reference. This overview of deer control will acquaint you with a wide variety of deer-resistant plants at your disposal as organic pest control measures against deer. Also of interest is the introductory piece on deer ticks, the carriers of Lyme disease.
A series of articles on controlling the biggest of the garden pests -- deer -- collected under one heading for easy reference. This overview of deer control will acquaint you with a wide variety of deer-resistant plants at your disposal as organic pest control measures against deer. Also of interest is the introductory piece on deer ticks, the carriers of Lyme disease.
Controlling Squirrels at the Birdfeeder -- Squirrel-Proof Birdfeeders
Tired of seeing squirrel pests pig out at the birdfeeder? Birdfood isn't free, after all. Learn about squirrel-proof feeders in this resource.
Tired of seeing squirrel pests pig out at the birdfeeder? Birdfood isn't free, after all. Learn about squirrel-proof feeders in this resource.
Groundcovers for Controlling Deer Garden Pests
Groundcovers offer landscape solutions for problem areas. But when deer garden pests come to snack on them, you need to refine your landscape solution strategy. This article tells you which groundcovers are effective as organic pest control against deer -- plants that deer won't eat. And these deer-resistant plants have many other fine qualities that will give you plenty of reason to grow them.
Groundcovers offer landscape solutions for problem areas. But when deer garden pests come to snack on them, you need to refine your landscape solution strategy. This article tells you which groundcovers are effective as organic pest control against deer -- plants that deer won't eat. And these deer-resistant plants have many other fine qualities that will give you plenty of reason to grow them.
Neem Oil As Organic Insecticide
Neem oil, an organic insecticide, is pressed out of the seeds from tropical trees of the same name. Find out more about this important tool for organic pest control in this article.
Neem oil, an organic insecticide, is pressed out of the seeds from tropical trees of the same name. Find out more about this important tool for organic pest control in this article.
Mosquitoes: Landscaping to Combat West Nile Virus
You are not helpless against West Nile virus. Use mosquito repellents when you work outside, and take away breeding habitats for mosquitoes. That means common-sense sanitation, plus landscaping to eliminate areas where water would puddle. But read this article for reminders of some unlikely sources of standing water.
You are not helpless against West Nile virus. Use mosquito repellents when you work outside, and take away breeding habitats for mosquitoes. That means common-sense sanitation, plus landscaping to eliminate areas where water would puddle. But read this article for reminders of some unlikely sources of standing water.
Deer-Resistant Plants - Natural Way to Prevent Lyme Disease
Deer are garden pests, but deer ticks are worse than pests -- they're downright dangerous. To minimize infestation of these Lyme-disease bearers naturally, plant deer-resistant plants. If the deer don't come to eat, there's that much less chance of you being bitten by a tick. An organic pest control method, planting deer-resistant plants also saves you money, lest your garden become deer-food.
Deer are garden pests, but deer ticks are worse than pests -- they're downright dangerous. To minimize infestation of these Lyme-disease bearers naturally, plant deer-resistant plants. If the deer don't come to eat, there's that much less chance of you being bitten by a tick. An organic pest control method, planting deer-resistant plants also saves you money, lest your garden become deer-food.
Voles: Lawn and Garden Pests
Identification of vole holes, as opposed to mole holes, and how to deal with these rodent garden pests. Voles ruin lawns, eat the roots of plants and damage landscaping shrubs and trees. Repellents, poisons, fences and traps are the most effective measures against these garden pests.
Identification of vole holes, as opposed to mole holes, and how to deal with these rodent garden pests. Voles ruin lawns, eat the roots of plants and damage landscaping shrubs and trees. Repellents, poisons, fences and traps are the most effective measures against these garden pests.
Getting Rid of Groundhogs
Groundhogs can allegedly predict an early spring. But when they invade your landscaping, it’s time for you to make accurate predictions. Signs of a groundhog’s presence help predict the need to take measures against groundhogs, also called "woodchucks." Avoid disaster by knowing the signs left behind by groundhogs and acting.
Groundhogs can allegedly predict an early spring. But when they invade your landscaping, it’s time for you to make accurate predictions. Signs of a groundhog’s presence help predict the need to take measures against groundhogs, also called "woodchucks." Avoid disaster by knowing the signs left behind by groundhogs and acting.
Controlling Wild Rabbits
Wild rabbits can be controlled using traps, repellents, chicken wire fences and electric fencing. As an organic pest control measure, you can also simply plant rabbit-resistant plants! Measures against wild rabbits are discussed after a brief introduction to the origin of the Easter Bunny tradition.
Wild rabbits can be controlled using traps, repellents, chicken wire fences and electric fencing. As an organic pest control measure, you can also simply plant rabbit-resistant plants! Measures against wild rabbits are discussed after a brief introduction to the origin of the Easter Bunny tradition.
Getting Rid of Moles
Moles are garden pests as well as lawn pests. Moles can be trapped, poisoned or discouraged with repellents. Don't overlook organic pest control methods, including planting the malodorous plants described here. Article also aids in identification of moles, which are sometimes confused with voles.
Moles are garden pests as well as lawn pests. Moles can be trapped, poisoned or discouraged with repellents. Don't overlook organic pest control methods, including planting the malodorous plants described here. Article also aids in identification of moles, which are sometimes confused with voles.
Deer-Resistant Plants for Rock Gardening
These plants are both drought-resistant and deer-resistant, making them a wonderful organic pest control weapon for rock gardens. Deer are major garden pest across much of the U.S. This natural, organic pest control method sure beats spending money on fences, traps, poisons and repellents!
These plants are both drought-resistant and deer-resistant, making them a wonderful organic pest control weapon for rock gardens. Deer are major garden pest across much of the U.S. This natural, organic pest control method sure beats spending money on fences, traps, poisons and repellents!
Live-Trapping With Havahart Traps
Groundhogs (woodchucks) are rodents who are among the worst garden pests. Rid your gardens of these and other rodents with Havahart live traps. Havahart live traps are relatively humane and effective. Besides groundhog-sized traps, there are sizes for various other nuisance critters.
Groundhogs (woodchucks) are rodents who are among the worst garden pests. Rid your gardens of these and other rodents with Havahart live traps. Havahart live traps are relatively humane and effective. Besides groundhog-sized traps, there are sizes for various other nuisance critters.
Companion Planting
Centuries before books came to be written on "companion planting," the Iroquois were practicing a version of it. Learn how their techniques improved the soil, obviated conventional mulching and served as organic pest control. This companion planting article also discusses many other plants useful for organic pest control.
Centuries before books came to be written on "companion planting," the Iroquois were practicing a version of it. Learn how their techniques improved the soil, obviated conventional mulching and served as organic pest control. This companion planting article also discusses many other plants useful for organic pest control.
"Mosquito Magnet": Measure Against West Nile Virus
While working in the yard, you may be subjecting yourself to mosquito bites -- bites that could be bearing West Nile virus. Repellents are one option. But this review covers a high-tech response to the mosquito problem.
While working in the yard, you may be subjecting yourself to mosquito bites -- bites that could be bearing West Nile virus. Repellents are one option. But this review covers a high-tech response to the mosquito problem.
Landscaping With Dogs: Avoiding "Dog Spots" on Lawns
While not technically "garden pests," dogs can certainly be rough on your plants. Landscaping with dogs requires compromises. Strategies for landscaping with dogs may force you to alter plans that you would otherwise have for your yard, for instance, avoiding extensive lawns that will only be stained by their urine.
While not technically "garden pests," dogs can certainly be rough on your plants. Landscaping with dogs requires compromises. Strategies for landscaping with dogs may force you to alter plans that you would otherwise have for your yard, for instance, avoiding extensive lawns that will only be stained by their urine.
Cat Repellents
I'm often asked how to keep cats away from yards. The answer lies in cat repellents. Whether by wire, water, or just plain understanding how feline pests think, you can eliminate or reduce cat poop in gardens by implementing these tips.
I'm often asked how to keep cats away from yards. The answer lies in cat repellents. Whether by wire, water, or just plain understanding how feline pests think, you can eliminate or reduce cat poop in gardens by implementing these tips.
Termites and Mulch
When it comes to termites, opinions vary on the caution with which one should apply mulch near a house. When mulching foundation plantings, at least be aware of termite issues and err on the side of caution.
When it comes to termites, opinions vary on the caution with which one should apply mulch near a house. When mulching foundation plantings, at least be aware of termite issues and err on the side of caution.
Roof Rats
Is your property susceptible to an invasion of roof rats? "If you have the following items around your home, you may be more prone to attracting roof rats," warns Judy Hedding: "palm trees, yucca plants, pampas grass, honeysuckle, Italian cypress trees, any heavy shrubbery, wood piles, and storage boxes." Find out more about roof rats in this article from About's Guide to Phoenix.
Is your property susceptible to an invasion of roof rats? "If you have the following items around your home, you may be more prone to attracting roof rats," warns Judy Hedding: "palm trees, yucca plants, pampas grass, honeysuckle, Italian cypress trees, any heavy shrubbery, wood piles, and storage boxes." Find out more about roof rats in this article from About's Guide to Phoenix.
Organic Pesticides to Fight Insect Garden Pests
About's Gardening Guide, Marie Iannotti, discusses the following organic pesticides used in fighting insect garden pests: insecticidal soap, Bt, neem, horticultural oil, pyrethrins, Sevin, Sabadilla and Rotenone.
About's Gardening Guide, Marie Iannotti, discusses the following organic pesticides used in fighting insect garden pests: insecticidal soap, Bt, neem, horticultural oil, pyrethrins, Sevin, Sabadilla and Rotenone.
Organic Pest Control Product Reviews
These product reviews of organic pest control devices may help you save money, avoid frustration and even prevent illness. Learn how to keep such trouble away via the organic pest control devices covered here. Included among the entries is the famous "Mosquito Magnet," which is perhaps the most thoughtful of gardening gifts imaginable for a loved one who spends a lot of time outside.
These product reviews of organic pest control devices may help you save money, avoid frustration and even prevent illness. Learn how to keep such trouble away via the organic pest control devices covered here. Included among the entries is the famous "Mosquito Magnet," which is perhaps the most thoughtful of gardening gifts imaginable for a loved one who spends a lot of time outside.
Photo Gallery of Insect Pests and Diseases
When researching plant problems, sometimes words just aren't enough; a picture would be worth 1000 words. About's Gardening Guide, Marie Iannotti, will facilitate your research with this photo gallery showing what insect pests and diseases look like.
When researching plant problems, sometimes words just aren't enough; a picture would be worth 1000 words. About's Gardening Guide, Marie Iannotti, will facilitate your research with this photo gallery showing what insect pests and diseases look like.
What's the Difference Between a Mole and a Vole?
Garden pests include the mole and the vole, those subterranean, mouse-like garden pests. But what's the difference between a mole and a vole? And why should you care?
Garden pests include the mole and the vole, those subterranean, mouse-like garden pests. But what's the difference between a mole and a vole? And why should you care?
Controlling Armadilloes
Learn about controlling armadilloes. No repellents, toxicants, or fumigants are yet registered for use against armadilloes, but detailed information on trapping armadilloes is offered here.
Learn about controlling armadilloes. No repellents, toxicants, or fumigants are yet registered for use against armadilloes, but detailed information on trapping armadilloes is offered here.
Organic Earwig Control -- Trapping Earwigs
"The most effective way to control earwigs without insecticides is the use of trapping," states this Web page on the organic control of earwigs. But the key to trapping earwigs effectively is knowing their habits -- the subject of this article.
"The most effective way to control earwigs without insecticides is the use of trapping," states this Web page on the organic control of earwigs. But the key to trapping earwigs effectively is knowing their habits -- the subject of this article.
Insect Identification
An impressive resource compiled by the Ohio State University Extension for the identification of insect nuisances. Click on the links, and you are taken to an image of each insect. In addition, notes are provided on its life cycle and pest control methods.
An impressive resource compiled by the Ohio State University Extension for the identification of insect nuisances. Click on the links, and you are taken to an image of each insect. In addition, notes are provided on its life cycle and pest control methods.
Deer Fencing From Benner's
Benner's Gardens is a supplier of virtually invisible deer fencing systems.
Benner's Gardens is a supplier of virtually invisible deer fencing systems.
Fire Ants
Learn more about the biology of imported red fire ants to understand the pest-control challenges they pose. Information provided by Quality Green Lawn Care company.
Learn more about the biology of imported red fire ants to understand the pest-control challenges they pose. Information provided by Quality Green Lawn Care company.
Japanese Beetle Control
"Organic treatment for Japanese Beetle control can take some time to work or can be a lot of work, depending on the density of your Japanese Beetle population," write the folks at Bluegrass Gardens. But they do offer some suggestions for organic control, including the use of milky spore.
"Organic treatment for Japanese Beetle control can take some time to work or can be a lot of work, depending on the density of your Japanese Beetle population," write the folks at Bluegrass Gardens. But they do offer some suggestions for organic control, including the use of milky spore.
Deer and Critter Repellent, Repellex
"Superior repellents for deer, rabbits & critters. Repellex products are natural organic repellents designed to protect trees, shrubs, gardens, & flowers. Repels by bad taste and offensive odor. Also find yard & garden décor."
"Superior repellents for deer, rabbits & critters. Repellex products are natural organic repellents designed to protect trees, shrubs, gardens, & flowers. Repels by bad taste and offensive odor. Also find yard & garden décor."
Control My Pests
The Control My Pests Web site offers information about DIY pest control in a series of articles. For those interested in hiring professional help, they also list pest-control services, by state.
The Control My Pests Web site offers information about DIY pest control in a series of articles. For those interested in hiring professional help, they also list pest-control services, by state.