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Saundra Lynn Ghorbani on
June 10, 2018
60640Q.Ants in my planter
I'm working in a 6 x 6 feet tall and 3 feet tall above ground and has a tree and some annuals flowers in the planter, which is encased of wood planter. It has lots and lots of tiny ants. My question, is it ok to have them? This is my year working in this planter. The person before me did not care about the planter...but did like to put out food for birds. Thank you for your advice.
- Answered by
drtreelove on
June 10, 2018A.Ants have their place in the ecosystem and do a lot of cleanup and recycling, so if they don't bother you, bite you and make your gardening impossible, let them be to do their thing.
If they are making life miserable for you, or you think they are doing damage or farming aphids or scale insects in the tree or annuals, then you may consider control options.Here's a good article from Heather on the subject:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/keeping-ants-off-flowers.htm
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ilotjoe on
June 10, 2018
Ragley, LA 70657Q.Stink Bugs
We have serious problems with stink bugs. Thought of using dawn dish detergent as a natural preventive. Any thoughts?
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drtreelove on
June 10, 2018A.This article may have everything you need to know, including a link to information on insecticidal soap:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/stink-bug-control.htm
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brbdyer420 on
June 12, 2018
64701Q.What kind of bug is this
A few of these today in the garden and I have never seen these in my garden. Is this a bad bug?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 13, 2018A.June Bugs or May Beetles can cause damage. They link below has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/june-bug-beetles.htm
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aguerra8920 on
June 14, 2018
Orlando, Fl. 32822Q.Organic Gardening insect killer
I need a home made garden insect killer for my organic veggies. I'm just starting my garden.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2018A.This links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/white-oil-insecticide.htm
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bekerocha on
June 16, 2018
Bakersfield,caQ.How do I get rid of ant infestation in my yard and everywhere outside?
We live in California and a lot of sand and ants are infesting everywhere I can kill the top layer but its the underground ones I cant get rid of.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 16, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/how-to-control-ants-in-lawns.htm
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jenniferdrayton on
June 18, 2018
SM6 7BAQ.why dois a tree covered in ladybirds and leaves dripping in what looks like sap
hundreds of ladybirds and larva with green/black fly whole tree covered also in this sticky substance
- Answered by
drtreelove on
June 18, 2018A.The lady beetles and their larvae are natural pest predators, feasting on an insect pest, probably aphids.
The sap-like substance is "honeydew", the excretion from the sucking insect pest.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Knitting rozz on
June 21, 2018
07726Q.Tiny red pests in the garden.
I have tiny red bugs all over my patio and on my vegetables. Are they harmful and can I just wash them off or are they harmful to your health?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 22, 2018A.This is likely Spider Mites.
Neem Oil is good treatment.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/red-spider-mites.htmWas this answer useful?00
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