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The invisible fight for your flora (and how to win it)
Sticky sheen. Speckled leaves. Scarred buds. Here’s how common plant pests get a head start indoors and out—and a quiet hint at what’s coming next.
Clover Mites on Window Sills and Patio Doors: Why They Show Up in Spring
By Natalie Whitcomb, Guest Author TL;DR: Clover mites often appear on sunny window sills and patio doors in early spring as they migrate from lawns toward warmth. They do not bite or damage structu...
6 reasons to wait to call fumigators and exterminators
Before calling an exterminator or fumigator, consider the DIY pest control options available, recognize the value of insects beyond just their negative impacts, understand that ants can be difficul...
Chiggers are tiny and problematic. It’s time to get rid of them for good.
Find out how you can not only use essential oil rich plants to keep aphids, mosquitoes, spiders, and flies out of your yard, but also how to care for these insect-repelling plants.