Pest Patrol with Amy Grisak
Amy Grisak is a freelance author and photographer in Great Falls, MT who specializes in gardening, foods, and sustainable agriculture. She provides information on every kind of gardening pest from earwigs to elk.
This Week's Blog
The Complex Relationship of Aphids, Ants, and Ladybugs
When considering pests, we need to take a broader perspective. In this case, I noticed aphids on my catnip plant,...
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Staying on Top of Slugs
One of the most frustrating garden pests is slugs. They often feed upon plants at...
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What to do When Pill Bugs Eat Your Plants
Called pill bugs or roly-poly bugs, these tiny armored terrestrial crustaceans are typically innocuous in...
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Learn the Magic of Sheet Mulches
Plastic sheet mulches seem like magic. Not only can they suppress weeds and help retain...
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Watch Out for Silverleaf Whiteflies
Many of us deal with whiteflies on indoor plants, but some varieties of these pests,...
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Why are my seedlings failing?
My poor seedlings need sunlight! Last week, we enjoyed temperatures in the 70s and plenty...
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Avoid These Bad Berries in Your Yard and Garden
Growing berries in the garden is a deliciously fruitful endeavor as long as you’re raising...
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