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Discover effective methods for getting rid of aphids and preventing future infestations. Learn about the damage caused by ...
Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...
More P.E.I. potato farmers are taking part in a provincial program to track aphids this summer. The pest can cause significant damage and transmit viruses, which is particularly worrisome to seed ...
In the case of both aphids and Japanese beetles, spraying with a broad-spectrum insecticide can do more harm than good. These ...
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Aphids on Lupines: 5 Management Tips
Management Tips is by Briana Yablonski and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Are aphids attacking your lupine plants? Join ...
Our gardens are welcoming sanctuaries in the summer – but we’re not the only ones who feel that way. Many hungry critters and creepy crawlies also call it home, or like to drop in uninvited. If you’ve ...
Is it too late to plant tomato and pepper plants? No, it is not too late for these plants to produce a good crop, since we are only a few weeks past the usual planting time. Many plant by Mother's ...
This week's gardening column includes advice about pruning shrubs and how to cope with aphids in your garden.
When using pesticides, make sure the label specifically mentions aphids and the plant you are treating. The least harmful chemicals, such as insecticidal soaps or pyrethrins, should be used first.
Roses can easily attract many damaging insects in spring, but you can prevent the worst of these pests by dedicating a little time to three simple tasks in the garden.
It is better to isolate your infested plant while you treat it to eliminate the pests. Aphids reproduce quickly and can be difficult to eradicate using organic pesticides.