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The 6 Best Fire Ant Killers

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Fire ants infestations are annoying at best in home and garden, and at their worst, have a painful sting. Besides being a nuisance, they can also cause direct damage to some vegetables such as okra or potatoes. Moreover they sometimes damage tender seedlings and younger trees by chewing on the stems. If you identify that you have fire ants in your property, it's important to get rid of them. Whether you're a homeowner,  a lawn care professional, or a golf course manager, we'll walk you through the products that you won't go wrong with. Each type of these fire ant killers takes a different approach to deal with the fire ant population. All you have to do is to follow the product instructions. 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 1.Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer Area of Use : Lawns, trees, shrubs, & flowers This is the most effe

3 Common White Bugs on Plants And How to Get Rid of Them.

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Are you noticing white bugs on your plants? If so you may be dealing with  whiteflies, mealybugs or aphids. These are the most common white bugs that infest gardens of all types. They are usually spotted on plant stems and underside of the leaves. Their infestation causes leaves to lose color, wilt, curl and other symptoms.   If these bugs are left untreated, they spread quickly from plant to plant and with heavy infestation your plants may die. Therefore you need to take action before your beautiful plants become a memory of the past. Continue reading to learn more on how to identify and get rid of white bugs in your plants. 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 Types of White Bugs Let's look in more detail at these 3 common white bugs that you can come across in both indoor and outdoor plants. 1.Whiteflies These are soft-bodied winged ins

How to Get Rid of Gnats

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Are you annoyed by gnats constantly popping up everywhere in your garden or among your houseplants? If so, your next step is to figure out how to get rid of gnats from indoor and outdoor plants alike. Fortunately, there are lots of non-toxic ways you can do to keep these pesky insects off your lovely plants.  In this article, we provide effective ways to trap and exterminate gnat infestation, and recommend the best products for treating them. In other words, you'll need to use a trap and management method all at once in order to combat adult gnats and larvae. 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 Use Mosquito Bits Mosquito bits is one of a fast and effective way to quickly control gnat and mosquito larvae from populating. The product contains beneficial bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI), which