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  Spider mites are a common problem for both indoor and outdoor plants. One of the sad facts is that they can quickly multiply and spread to other plants. This can lead to more damage and potential plant death which can turn your gardening journey into a stressful and frustrating experience. But that doesn't mean they're impossible to get rid of. In this guide, we'll look at effective ways to prevent and control them. So, if you're facing a spider mite infestation, do not despair. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents HOW TO TELL IF YOUR PLANTS HAVE SPIDER MITES   The first step to getting rid of spider mites is to identify them. According to studies, there are more than 1000 species of spider mites worldwide. They all have different colors, from green, yellow, etc. But the most common types that affect plants are red spider mites

  Squash bugs are the most destructive insect pests of cucurbits like zucchini, squash, pumpkin, melon, cucumber, etc. They make gardening a more daunting task than you'd like. Their feeding can cause plant wilt, or even kill your plants. In this post, we'll look at effective solutions to get rid of squash bugs and the effectiveness of treatment vary by their life stage. For example, most pesticides don’t work on squash bug adults; but they only work on nymph squash bugs. Read on to learn more. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents Method 1 of 3: Squash Bugs Eggs Removal Removing eggs is unfortunately overlooked when people try to get rid of squash bugs or any other bad bugs in the garden. However, that's where you need to pull up your socks. A female squash bug lays up to 250 eggs in a lifetime and eggs hatch in 10 to 15 days. When th

  Slugs and snails are an important part of the ecosystem, but they can cause significant damage to plants if left uncontrolled. These slimy creatures feed on a wide range of plants including underground tubers, landscape plants, ornamental plants, seedlings, vegetables, and fruits that are close to the ground. Symptoms of the damage caused by these pests include chewed leaves, and their damage may be easily mistaken  for feeding by chewing insects like caterpillars. Luckily, you can tell if you have slug or snail damage by the presence of silvery mucous trails which these creatures secrete. In this post, we've listed several methods you can use to get rid of slugs and snails. Continue reading to learn more. Contents Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Use Sluggo Plus When choosing products that deter snails and slugs, it's important to get som

  No one likes dealing with aphids. It's overwhelming and distressing to watch your plants struggling with infestation of these tiny insects. They can infest gardens of all types and the large populations of these insects can cause severe damage or kill plants in a short time. Therefore  it's important to get rid of aphids as soon as you spot them in your plants. Aphids are usually found underside of the leaves and on plant stems. The common signs of their infestation is curled or distorted leaves and honeydew on leaves. Additionally, these soft-bodied, sucking insects come  in a variety of colors from black, white, green, yellow, and brown. This guide will show you a number of practices you can use to get rid of aphids.  Contents Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. (i) Use Organic and Natural Insecticides Whenever you notice there are aphids in

Japanese beetles are one of the most devastating pests in the yard and garden. Both grub ( the larval form of Japanese beetles ) and the adult stage of Japanese beetles are highly destructive.  Adults Japanese beetles are known for skeletonizing leaves of a wide variety of ornamental and edible plants. Then the Japanese beetle grubs primarily feed on grass roots often damaging lawns, pastures, golf courses, and other plants. Furthermore, grubs also attract harmful lawn pests such as moles . Moles feed on Japanese beetle grubs and they leave tunnels in the lawn while looking for their food source.  In this guide, we'll first cover the ways to keep adult japanese beetles out of your garden. Then we'll go over the ways to get rid of grubs. Continue reading to learn more. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents Method 1 of 2: Keeping Adul