What's your question? Ask

Top Questions About Insect Pest Control

Click on links below to jump to that question.

Questions About Insect Pest Control

  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 23, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    If nothing else works, you might have to attract non-poisonous snakes, or possibly toads to the area. They will eat them. Here is an article for more information on this subject: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 27, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    This should do the trick. For harder to treat infections, there many other methods available. For more information on insect pest control refer to this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    October 27, 2017
    A.

    Pyrethrum will kill aphids; however, even the Will Yates website recommends an insecticidal soap spray. Pyrethrum adversely affects beneficial insects and is best left for difficult to control bugs. Here is an article that discusses insecticidal soap and how to make your own. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 29, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    This sounds like fungus gnats. They are not harmful in any way, as they only eat dead or rotting material. They can be a bit of an annoyance, but they don't venture out of the soil often. The only time you will see them is if the soil is too wet, which forces them to the surface. I would recommend watering much less indoors.
    You could even boil some sliced hot peppers in the water, then strain and use this water to mix rosemary oil in. This will prevent any insect from entering the soil.

    Here is a link for more ways to create your own pest control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 31, 2017
    A.

    These are the nymphs (young) of a leaf-footed bug. These insects are indeed pests that damage plants by sucking their juices. The damage is usually mild but can be more severe with a heavy infestation or under certain conditions. See these articles for help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-are-leaf-footed-bugs.htm
    http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74168.html

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 22, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    This can be quite difficult to deal with. There are a few things that you can do, and this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/controlling-insects-in-grass.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 4, 2017
    A.

    It is difficult to determine the insect you are referencing with your description.
    If you can give more information or include images, we can help further.
    You can also check with your County Extension Office in your area.
    This link will help you find your nearest office.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 30, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    I am unable to tell from the description. If you could send a picture, then that would help me greatly. From your description, it sounds like a certain wasp nest, called a dirt dauber. Have care in dealing with these. Even though they are not known for being aggressive, they still have stingers. A picture will help me identify this correctly.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Susan Blake on
    November 30, 2017
    A.

    When I break the dirt tube it has yellow powder inside. What is this from.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
1 … 56 57 58 59 60 … 111

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

Learn More

OK
X
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!