Rats can be an unsightly sight in urban environments. Thankfully, there are humane solutions for dealing with their presence – trapping is among the most efficient means of controlling these pests. For maximum effectiveness, bait that attracts rodents and forces them to step onto the pressure pad is crucial to make your trap effective. These …
Scale insects can weaken plants by decreasing vigor, decreasing vigor and leading to chlorotic leaves on woody shade trees, conifers and indoor houseplants that are susceptible to scale infestation. Before spraying, isolate infested plants to limit their spread and clean twigs and leaves regularly with alcohol or neem oil to eliminate pests from spreading further. …
Jade plants can easily be propagated using either stem or leaf cuttings; with stem cuttings taking root more rapidly. Start by placing the stem cuttings in a warm spot to dry, which will reduce disease in the new plant. Next, lightly dust its cut end with rooting hormone for additional support. Propagate Jade plants are …
Jasmine can be an easy garden flower to maintain if given enough sun and well-draining soil conditions. Be wary of puddled areas where excess moisture collects; instead, use mulch as an insulation barrier against frosty winter temperatures and keep roots warm over winter with mulch covering them. Propagating jasmine is easy using 4- to 6-inch …
Gardeners frequently refer to tomato suckers, or sideshoots on tomato plants, as “tomato suckers”. Tomato suckers refers to these side shoots which appear between leaves on a tomato plant. Pinch them out as soon as you notice them to help the plant direct its energy toward producing fruit rather than growing suckers. They’re the side …
Rock wool insulation is an excellent solution for areas in your house that experience high levels of humidity. As it’s moisture resistant and vapor permeable, any liquid water that contacts it drains off quickly – helping prevent mold and mildew growth as a bonus! It is constructed from basalt rock and recycled steel slag, making …
Diatomaceous earth is one of the most effective methods for eliminating potato bugs, with microscopic shards that penetrate and dehydrate exoskeletons of insects. Non-toxic ways of killing potato bugs include spraying plants with bacillus thuringiensis, an effective bacterial solution which works wonders against many pests including potato beetles. Diatomaceous Earth Food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) …
Nematodes are microscopic worms that feed on plant roots, attacking and killing them on every continent as well as deserts, swamps, oceans, and tropical regions. Germs can spread by any object that carries soil particles, including dirty shoes and garden tools. Additionally, transplanting cuttings into infected soil could further spread them. Keep the Soil Moisturized …
All pest grasshopper species overwinter as eggs. In spring when soil temperatures warm, hatching occurs as eggs hatch out as nymphs feed on plants before going through five or six stages before becoming adults. At its optimal time for insecticide spraying, spraying should take place when third-instar nymphs have reached maturity and feeding damage has …
Thrips can be hard to spot without using magnification; without magnification they appear like dark slivers resembling lobsters up close. Adult thrips insects are long and thin creatures ranging in color from yellowish-brown or black; their wings (if present) have narrow and fringed wings, while immature forms known as nymphs may or may not possess …
