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Fly problem? Sanitation, standing water could be the culprit
Few 'bugs' bug people more than flies. There are at least 16,000 species of true flies in North America. And, just one pair of flies can produce as many as 1 million offspring over a 6- to 8-week period. Sanitation is the leading strategy to cut down fly populations.Continue reading
Japanese beetles: Double trouble for gardeners
Assorted beetles account for 40% of the world’s insect population, but of the 350,000 known beetle species, it is the Japanese beetle that irks American gardeners most. Here's what you need to know to keep Japanese beetles under control.Continue reading
Check houseplants for creepy crawlers
If your house plants have yellow leaves, scraggily growth or other unhealthy symptoms, you might inspect for mealy bugs or fungus gnats. These are two common house plant pests, and here’s what you can do to control them. Continue reading
Fall clean-up reduces insects and diseases in the garden
Fall is the ideal time to clean-up the beds and prep them for winter. Removing plant debris exposes the soil surface to sun and cold terperatures, which help destroy any insects or diseases that may spend the winter harbored in leaves or fallen fruit. Continue reading
Aphids zap nutrients from plants
Some of the most common insects to attack plants in the landscape or indoors are aphids, tiny insects that suck juices from leaves, flowers, stems and fruit. A garden hose is your first weapon against these critters. Continue reading
