Holes in leaves, small grubs around the roots of container plants, speckled foliage and skeletonized leaves are just a few signs of garden pests. The best offense is a good defense. Check your plants often and act as soon as you spot a problem. Some types of bugs can be deterred by knocking them off with a spray of water from your hose.

2025年3月12日 · Garden pests can be a real headache, especially when they start munching on your beloved plants. From small insects to larger critters, these pests can quickly damage leaves, leaving holes and a trail of destruction behind. Understanding which pests are causing the problem is the first step in protecting your garden and keeping your plants healthy.

2024年9月28日 · Here, experts reveal how to eliminate garden pests, bugs and animals from your garden, like rabbits, chipmunks, slugs and more.

When faced with a pest issue, gardeners often struggle to discover exactly who's to blame. This useful guide to identifying garden pests offers excellent advice on how to ID pests based on their actions in the garden. Excerpted from Gardening Complete by Cool Springs Press.

2025年3月27日 · Most insects are not pests. In fact, out of all the millions of known species, a small minority of insects and mites cause trouble for gardeners. This photo gallery is here to help you to determine if the creatures you see in your garden are likely to help or harm your plants. Click on a insect's name or photo for a complete description.

2025年3月15日 · Some insects and critters can damage leaves, destroy roots, and stunt plant growth, making it hard for your garden to thrive. The key to a healthy garden is knowing which pests to watch for and how to control them effectively.

2023年2月26日 · Insects, slugs, snails, and rodents eat your plant leaves. Some of these pests are more active during the day, while others attack plants at night. If you can successfully identify the pest targeting your plants, you can do more to keep your plants safe.

2025年3月27日 · "Dead leaves, overripe fruit, and other organic debris allow pests to secure hiding spots, reproduce, and go unchecked," Bishop says. ... The garden pest control experts we spoke to recommend first avoiding basic gardening mistakes that attract pests: keeping the garden dry, removing attractive food, cultivating pest predators, and the like. ...

2025年4月8日 · Garden pests can quickly transform your flourishing plants into a buffet if left unchecked. Let’s explore what’s likely munching on your garden and how to address it effectively. Many gardeners turn to DIY solutions like essential oils, homemade sprays, or companion planting to manage pests.

2025年4月5日 · Nothing is more frustrating than watching your plants thrive, only to see them damaged by common garden pests.From aphids sucking sap from leaves to caterpillars chewing through foliage, these unwanted visitors can quickly harm your garden if left unchecked.. The key to protecting your plants is early identification and using natural, eco-friendly treatments to …