Garden Pests

Insects and critters

Preventing Scale Bugs on Houseplants

Which Plants Deer Won't Eat (Unless Desperate!)

Learn to Identify and Prevent Cucumber Beetles

10 Telltale Signs of Garden Pests—and What They’re Trying to Tell You

Natural Ways to Prevent Whitefly Infestations

How to keep rodents from contaminating animal feed and chewing wires

These underground diggers help eat pests—but their tunnels can be a nuisance. Here’s how to manage them kindly.

How to Identify Deer Damage and Protect Your Plants

Keep deer out of your garden with simple DIY sprays, plants, and tricks that gardeners have relied on for generations.

Control fire imported ants in the yard and garden!

Also, Learn Why and How Skunks Spray!

Wasps, Yellow Jackets, Fire Ants, and the Stinging Insects of Late Summer

How to Make Horticultural Soaps and Organic Insecticidal Sprays from Household Supplies

Identifying the Squash Vine Borer and Squash Vine Borer Damage

Learn How to Identify Potato Beetles

Tips for Identifying American Crows and Protecting Your Fruits, Vegetables, and Seedlings

These caterpillars can ruin homegrown sweet corn at harvest time

What Is a Vole? How Can I Identify Vole Damage?

Testing out DIY Earwig Trap Ideas: Which One is the Best?

Prevent Mexican Bean Beetle Damage in Your Garden

Tips and Tricks for Preventing Squash Bugs

How to Get Rid of an Ants Nest

Controlling Spider Mites on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

Identifying Slug and Snail Damage on Plants and Vegetavles

Preventing Aphid Infestations in Your Garden

Why Are There Ants on My Peony Flowers?

Prevent Japanese Beetles From Eating Your Plants!

These tiny bugs can cause big problems in the garden

A Gardener’s Guide to Getting Rid of Chiggers

Identify Cutworms and Cutworm Damage

Simple tips to protect your plants from one of the most common garden fungi.

Five DIY methods to stop squirrels from digging in pots.

Brightly colored pests that damage cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and other garden vegetables

DIY Cat Deterrents to Save Your Plants and Seedlings

How to Use Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden (Slug & Insect Control)

These soil-dwelling pests chew holes in root crops.

Plants Japanese Beetles Eat (and Avoid)

Japanese Beetles, Squash Bugs, and More

Identify Common Leafhopper Species

How to keep grasshoppers from eating your plants!

How to Prevent Groundhogs from Invading Your Garden

Prevent Fungus Gnat Infestations!

Learn how to Identify and Treat Fusarium Wilt

Prevent Downy Mildew This Summer!

Protect Your Garden From Frosts, Pests, & More

Should you get rid of mushrooms? Are they good or bad?

Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Ants and Prevent Them From Entering Your Home

Spot Them Early and Save Your Tomatoes: Expert Tips for Gardeners

Tips for Keeping Earwigs Out of Your Home and Garden

Learn How to Prevent Mouse Damage in Your Home

Learn How to Identify and Prevent Leaf Miners

Learn How to Prevent These Garden Pests!

Learn how to identify and control cabbage loopers in your garden

Prevent a Cabbage Worm Infestation in Your Garden!

Choosing flowers that rabbits and deer don't love to eat

Keep Raccoons Away from Your Crops

Natural Remedies for Garden Pests

Natural, No-chemical Pest Control for Cole Crops

Controlling the Rabbit Population in your Yard

Learn How to Prevent Cabbage Root Maggots

Get to Know (and Prevent) this Common Garden Pest

What type of fencing keeps deer, rabbits, and critters out of the garden

How to Protect Your Plants Using Neem Oil as an Organic Insecticide

Bugs Getting Into the House

Treating Yellow Jacket Stings and How to Deal With Their Nests

Prevent Silverfish Infestations in the Home

Learn How to Prevent Thrips and Thrip Damage

Keep Stink Bugs Out of Your Home and Garden

Tips for Keeping Birds Away from Your Garden

Look for Crazy Worms Lurking in New Pots and Gardens

Dealing with Critters and Pests—Without Panic