Garden Pests
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How To Keep A Bear Out Of The Garden
For those of you living in rural areas, chances are that you may on occasion have encountered a bear or two. Learning how to keep bears away is important. This article will help with that.
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Getting Rid Of Groundhogs - Groundhog Deterrents And Repellents
Groundhogs are known for their extensive burrowing. These animals may be cute and cuddly looking but when they wander into our gardens, they can quickly wreak havoc on plants and crops. Get help for that here.
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Deer Eating Fruit Trees: How To Protect Fruit Trees From Deer
Deer eating fruit trees is a serious problem when the trees are very young and at a perfect height for some lazy munching. The question is then, how to protect your fruit trees from deer? This article will address just that. Click here for more info.
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Deer Droppings On Plants: Is Fertilizing With Deer Manure Safe
Whether you love or hate deer, or have a more complicated relationship with them, there is one important question to answer: Can you use deer manure in gardens? Click on the following article to find out more about fertilizing with deer manure.
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How To Protect Trees From Deer
Deer damage to trees is most often the result of males rubbing and scraping their antlers against the tree, causing significant damage. Learn how to protect your trees from deer damage in this article.
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Wild Turkey Control: Managing Wild Turkey Pests In Gardens
Living with wildlife is a delicate balance of give and take, but when wild turkeys are doing a lot more taking from your garden than giving, it may be time to send them packing. Read this article and we'll tell you how.
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Darkling Beetle Facts - Tips On Getting Rid Of Darkling Beetles
Darkling beetles get their name from their habit of hiding during the day and coming out to feed at night. This article will help you identify and control these pesky insects. Click here to get more information about darkling beetles.
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What Are Witchetty Grubs: Learn About Witchetty Grubs In Gardens
Inside the roots of plants in the Acacia family, fat white grubs can be harvested that are called witchetty grubs. What are witchetty grubs? Click here for some interesting witchetty grub information and some thoughts on how to prevent their injurious activity in your plants.
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Manage Cricket Pests: Controlling Crickets In The Garden
For those of you whose garden is being decimated by crickets - or for those who just can't get any sleep due to their singing - the question becomes "how to kill crickets?" Read this article to find out.
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Burrowing Crawfish Problems: Getting Rid of Crayfish In The Garden
Crawfish are a seasonal problem in some regions. They tend to make burrows in lawns during the rainy season, which can be unsightly and damage mowing equipment. Getting rid of crawfish is not that easy. Try these tips for removing crayfish in the garden.
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Crown Borer Management: Treatment And Control Of Crown Borers
When you find holes in the base of plants with sawdust-like material coming out, your problem is most likely crown borers. Find out more about crown borer damage and control in this article.
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Mosquitoes And Coffee – Can Coffee Repel Mosquitoes
Looking for alternative options for mosquito control? Can coffee repel mosquitoes? Is there any truth to the claims? Click here to learn more.
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Plants For Nematode Control: Are There Any Plants That Repel Nematodes
Maybe you've tried to grow carrots, but they came out knobby and twisted. Or maybe your potatoes were covered in warts and galls. If so, your garden may have a nematode problem. Learn more about controlling nematodes with plants in this article.
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What Are Two-Spotted Spider Mites – Two-Spotted Mite Damage And Control
If your plants are attacked by two-spotted mites, you are going to want to take some action to protect them. What are two-spotted spider mites? They are mites that infest hundreds of different plant species. For more information, click on the following article.
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Damage Caused By Kangaroos – How To Keep Kangaroos Out Of My Garden
Kangaroo plant damage is an issue that, as yet, does not have a catch-all solution. There are some known ways to deter kangaroos, however. Click here for information on how to keep kangaroos away and prevent damage caused by kangaroos.
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Eliminate Rats In Gardens - Control Tips And Deterrents For Rats In Gardens
Rats are clever animals. Because they are experts at hiding, you may not see rats in the garden, so it?s important to learn how to recognize signs of their presence. This article will help with that.
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How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs: Can Bed Bugs Live Outdoors
While bed bugs are a serious concern when found indoors, many may be surprised to find that bed bugs may also be able to survive out in the garden. While not as common, bed bugs from garden areas can hitch a ride indoors. Learn more in this article.
