Fall is one of my favorite times in the garden because there are so few pests. The wasps and yellow jackets are no longer invading the raspberries and there is not an aphid to be found. But we still do need to keep our eyes open for fall pests because some take advantage of these ...
Read More | Pest PatrolCucumbers are a favorite summer vegetable, but they're not without their issues. Here is a look at a few of the most prominent pests and potential diseases of cucumbers. Cucumber Beetles as Prominent Pests Cucumber beetles strike fear into the heart of cucumber lovers because they’re so detrimental to this favorite crop. Overwintering in the ...
Read More | Pest PatrolIt's the first day of spring, but not too early to think about summer tomatoes. This is why I thought it was a good opportunity to discuss common tomato pests, and how to handle them. How to Graft Heirloom Tomatoes Aphids On Young Plants Aphids are the equivalent to the guy on the History Channel ...
Read More | Pest PatrolSometimes I’d rather not meet cousins, particularly when it comes to garden pests. This morning while turning on the water on my kale and keyhole garden, I noticed gray beetles over my kale and the floating row cover. They looked familiar, but the spots threw me. After a bit of research through Montana State University ...
Read More | Pest PatrolI know it’s cliche at this point, but it’s been an interesting year. As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, the plague of insects is upon us. Grasshoppers are you eating pretty much everything, and now blister beetles are showing up on my spinach varieties. There is never a dull moment. Plague of grasshoppers A plague ...
Read More | Pest PatrolAhhh…. mid-summer. The garden is in its full glory and we’re enjoying the bounty of the harvest. Unfortunately, some years we’re not the only ones. A wide variety of leaf-eating beetles are also feasting upon the lush growth. This is how you handle the situation. No matter where you live, there are leaf-eating beetles that jump ...
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