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How to Get Rid of Head Lice

Ever dealt with head lice? It’s not an unusual problem in schools. I remember when my daughter was...
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Thrips

Have you seen thrips damage on your plants? Here are tips for identifying and getting rid of thrips...
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Tomato Diseases and Disorders

I say “tomayto” and you say “tomahto” but however you say it, tomato time is here! Along with the...
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Aphids Pest Control Tips & How to Protect Your Plants

Here are five ways to banish bothersome aphids—without resorting to pesticides for pest control!...
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Rabbits

Learn how to get rid of rabbits and keep them out of your garden with these tips.  Why Would You...
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Pest-Resistant Plants and Flowers

Do you have trouble with deer and rabbits in your garden? Here’s a list of pest-resistant plants...
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Raccoons

Learn how to identify raccoons and how to get rid of raccoons in your garden with these helpful ...
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Groundhogs

Do you have trouble with these burrowing pests? Here are tips for identifying and getting rid of...
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How to Keep Birds Away From Your Garden

Birds are a welcome addition to the garden, but if the crows are devouring your corn and the jays...
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Deer

Here are tips for identifying deer damage and keeping deer out of your garden. While deer may...
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Cabbage Worms

Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of cabbage worms. What are Cabbage Worms? ...
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Mexican Bean Beetles

Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of Mexican bean beetles. What Are Mexican Bean Beetles...
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Cabbage Root Maggots

Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of cabbage root maggots. What Are Cabbage Root Maggots...
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Moles

Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of moles in the garden or yard. What Are Moles? Moles...
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White Mold

Here are tips on how to identify, control, and prevent the fungal plant disease white mold. What Is...
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Anthracnose

What is anthracnose? This fungal disease affects many plants, including vegetables, fruits, and...
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Gray Mold or Botrytis

Here are tips for how to identify, control, and prevent gray mold, or botrytis. What is Gray Mold?...
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Rust Plant Disease

What is rust plant disease? This fungal disease affects a wide range of woody and herbaceous plants...
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Holy Moley! Moles and Lawn Damage

Moles have the potential to ruin your lush-green, meticulously manicured lawn. Chances are, you don...
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Blog: Ants in the Mailbox

A few weeks ago, I had a surprise one morning when I opened my mailbox to put in a letter. Inside...

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