With more windows being opened, more time spent outside, and all of nature coming alive, it can be extremely frustrating when flies begin to infest your home and yard. Don’t settle for ugly fly traps or hazardous chemicals; simply choose some plants that repel flies. Here is a list of a few that can keep […]
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Wasps
With the warm and wonderful weather of summer, come the not so wonderful things: Mowing the lawn, scorching heat, and the always obnoxious and painful wasp! Don’t let those little critters ruin your outdoor fun, take a stance against them and fight back! Here are a few simple and effective ways you can get rid […]
10 Natural Ways to Control Slugs
Slugs are not only disgusting, but they are also huge menaces to gardens everywhere. If you don’t have a plan or strategy to get rid of them, it can seem like an overwhelming obstacle. Here are a few simple solutions that will help you decrease the slug infestation in your backyard. Frogs Introducing a […]
10 Unusual Ways to Get Rid of Flies
Flies are possible the most annoying things that can come into our house. And it seems like when they enter, they don’t ever want to leave. Instead of chasing them around with a fly swatter and seeing how many you can whack, try some of these unusual ideas to get rid of the pests! […]
How to Kill Pesky Moles
You see the signs of moles–those foreboding mounds filling your once-beautiful lawn. Have no fear! There are many solutions to get rid of the moles you’ve got and prevent new ones from taking up residence. Here’s to reclaiming your lawn! Kill traps are probably the most effective, direct way to get rid of moles. If […]
How to Get Rid of Grub Worms
Gardening is hard enough without all the addition worries about insects and animals ruining all your hard work. Grub worms are one of the worst problems to have because they not only eat your plants, but they attract animals that eat them, so you have even more problems! But, if you’ve found grub worms to […]
10 Bugs You Should LOVE in Your Garden
Before you yell “Ew!” and run away, give some bugs a second look! These 10 bugs are good for your greens, also known as “beneficials,” and can be used in place of harmful pesticides. Check out this list of your greatest allies in the garden: 1. Damsel Bugs eat pests like aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, and thrips. […]