Organic Pest Control
Gardening organically means that reaching for a chemical spray is no longer a solution to pest problems. From dealing with aphid infestations to rodent problems, you'll find plenty of organic pest control solutions here.
Aphids
Aphids can be a real pain in the garden. This article provides a description of aphids as well as the damage they cause and several organic solutions for controlling them.
Aphids can be a real pain in the garden. This article provides a description of aphids as well as the damage they cause and several organic solutions for controlling them.
Cabbage Worms
Cabbage worms can wreak havoc on brassicas, especially in early fall. Those hungry caterpillars can turn your kale into a hole-ridden mess in no time. Luckily, they're easy to identify and deal with.
Cabbage worms can wreak havoc on brassicas, especially in early fall. Those hungry caterpillars can turn your kale into a hole-ridden mess in no time. Luckily, they're easy to identify and deal with.
Two Homemade Sprays for Fighting Aphids
These two homemade organic sprays have a proven track record of effectiveness when it comes to getting rid of aphids.
These two homemade organic sprays have a proven track record of effectiveness when it comes to getting rid of aphids.
Profiles of Some Common Organic Pesticides
There are several organic pesticides available on the market, such as insecticidal soap, Neem, and pyrethrins. What are the ingredients of these insecticides, and how do they work against garden pests? This article from About.com Gardening Guide Marie Iannotti lays out the properties of some of the most common organic insecticides.
There are several organic pesticides available on the market, such as insecticidal soap, Neem, and pyrethrins. What are the ingredients of these insecticides, and how do they work against garden pests? This article from About.com Gardening Guide Marie Iannotti lays out the properties of some of the most common organic insecticides.
Potato Beetle Control
Potato beetles are a real problem for many gardeners. This article explains how to protect your garden from these pests, and how to control them if and when they show up.
Potato beetles are a real problem for many gardeners. This article explains how to protect your garden from these pests, and how to control them if and when they show up.