Cabbage Looper Control
July 31st, 2009 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 19 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Cabbage loopers are unusual pests because they plague gardens in the larva and moth stages of their lives.
These creatures go through about three life cycles during the summer; so, they can devastate gardens in waves. Once you identify cabbage loopers ...
Leaf Miner Control
July 22nd, 2009 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 34 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Leaving a trail on a leaf...
Imagine your life eating and growing off of a single green leaf. Now, stop imagining because I know you probably laughed at this hypothesis.
But this is the reality for leaf miners, which dig ...
How to Identify a Cabbage Looper and Moth
July 17th, 2009 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 12 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Cabbage loopers belong to a small family of insects that are not as cute as their names.
Well at least a gardener wouldn't think so.
As larvae or moths, these pests pack the potential to damage your garden vegetables. ...
How to Get Rid of a Cucumber Beetle
June 26th, 2009 Posted in Beetles & Ladybugs, Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 80 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
If you've ever grown cucumbers or melons, chances are you've had to deal with a pesky little bug known as a cucumber beetle. Whether you're a beginner or an expert gardener, cucumber beetles can still ruin your entire ...
Sowbugs
June 25th, 2009 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 19 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Often referred to as Pill Bugs, Sow Bugs are those little guys you'd find hiding under rocks as you and a friend or sibling stood by the edge of a lake to see who could make the biggest "rock splash." ...
How to Get Rid of Cinch Bugs
June 24th, 2009 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 124 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Some of you homeowners out there tend to take extra-special care of those plush, emerald green lawns--at least, you strive for that color and feel. But as much as you love your grass, whether it be Kentucky Bluegrass, ...
How to Get Rid of Scales
June 19th, 2009 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 10 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Are scales weighing you down? Scales can affect a variety of plants across the world, and can be very difficult to eradicate. However, with a few simple steps and some preventative knowledge, you'll be well on your way to a ...
Asian Longhorned Beetle
June 18th, 2009 Posted in Beetles & Ladybugs, Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 4 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The Asian Longhorned beetle, a nasty beetle from the Far East, has slowly made its way to the United States over the past few years. The beetle is capable of severe tree damage; so, it is important to be on ...
How to Kill Tarnished Plant Bugs
June 17th, 2009 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 4 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The Tarnished Plant Bug prevents the growth of economically important vegetation.
While feeding on plant life, it is known to inject poisonous plant serum, kill fruit, and harm flowers.
How to Squash a Squash Bug
June 16th, 2009 Posted in Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 133 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
You may be thinking that squash bugs cannot be controlled. They're too elusive and shy to be captured, or their numbers are too many for you to squash. Well, don't worry. While these hungry bugs can be a ...
