Many of us deal with whiteflies on indoor plants, but some varieties of these pests, particularly the silverleaf whitefly, can be problematic in the home garden. Here is what to look for with the silverleaf whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and what to do about them. Podcast: Battling Whiteflies How Did Silverleaf Whiteflies Arrive Here? It is ...
Read More | Pest PatrolThis year I’m growing my first winter hydroponic garden and absolutely love it. Rise Gardens sent me a personal garden to see what I thought about it, and it’s a treat to go to the back hallway to snip greens for a salad, or better yet, to enjoy fresh basil. But even though they’re easy ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWhen you have a problem with gnats, thrips, or whiteflies, you don’t want to wait to order online. I ran into our local garden center a couple of weeks ago looking for blue sticky traps. I guess it’s the season for tiny pests on indoor plants because the salesperson told me a man just bought ...
Read More | Pest PatrolEven for those of us who start our own plants, it’s impossible to leave a greenhouse without bringing home something new. Unfortunately, sometimes pests catch a ride on the new transplants and come home with you. This is why it’s important to look closely at your new plants and know how to handle any unwanted ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWe go to the garden when life becomes uncertain. There are a lot more people planting gardens with the onset of the Covid-19 virus this year even if they’ve never gardened before. For new gardeners, here are a few pests to watch for this season. Slugs strike at night Slugs - From early in the ...
Read More | Pest PatrolThe search for pests - a less than exciting egg hunt. It’s the night before Easter and the eggs are loaded with candy ready to hide as soon as the boys are asleep… although in reality it’ll probably happen in the wee hours of the morning when I typically wake up before the rest of ...
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