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
Watch Out for Silverleaf Whiteflies
Many of us deal with whiteflies on indoor plants, but some varieties of these pests, particularly the silverleaf whitefly, can...
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What Are Plant Galls and Are They a Problem?
Do the leaves on your trees have bumps? When there is injury or stress, especially...
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Discouraging Cats From Using the Gardens As a Litterbox
Our neighborhood has a healthy population of cats, and while I’m typically a fan of...
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How to Handle the Cucumber Beetle
I never used to like cucumbers for some reason, but after having to grow multiple...
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Squish Squash Bugs Before They’re a Problem
The time to prepare for garden pests is before they arrive. This holds true for...
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Looking into the Crystal Ball for a Pest Report
As the growing season creeps closer to us, it’s time to look into the crystal...
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This Little Piggy is a Problem: Dealing with Feral Hogs
Once again, feral hogs are in the news as their territory expands beyond the southern...
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