If you’re concerned about the health of your birch trees, it’s important to be aware of the common diseases affecting them. Although not all diseases may be deadly, they can have a negative effect on the appearance of the tree. If left untreated, diseases can significantly reduce the lifespan of your trees. Regular care is …
Category: Pest Control
6 Things You Need to Know About the Assassin Bug
The fearsomely named assassin bug can act as a garden protector against various insect pests. It hunts aphids, squash bugs, and many other harmful bugs that may be hanging around your flowers or vegetables. Although there are some benefits to having assassin bugs in your garden, there are many aspects to consider about this insect. …
3 Surprising Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Kill House Centipedes
Having any kind of insect pest in your home can be considered an unpleasant experience. Centipedes in your house appear particularly scary with their multiple legs and incredibly fast walking speed. Seeing one quickly scattering under a piece of furniture can make anyone alarmed. However, before you’re quick to gather pesticides and squash the pesky …
Termites VS Ants, What’s the Difference? 8 Ways to Tell Them Apart
Swarms of flying insects in your home can indicate a dangerous pest infestation. Termites will usually come to mind because they’re more damaging as they prefer chewing through wood. However, before you start taking action, it’s important to identify whether you’re dealing with termites or flying ants. Both insects share many similarities but a few …
10 Proven Methods to Get Rid of Spiders
Contents 1. Spider Removal Methods 2. Spider Prevention Methods 3. Are Spiders Actually Dangerous? Having spiders inside your home isn’t a big cause for concern compared to finding other pests. Although they’re not as destructive or harmful, spiders can still be an annoyance for many homeowners. It’s pretty rare to discover a venomous spider species …
Possum VS Opossum – 10 Ways to Tell Them Apart
Despite being completely different animals, many people can still confuse possums with opossums. The confusion appeared due to various reasons but it’s mainly because of colloquially using the word “possum” instead of “opossum” in lots of cases. The animals are both small marsupials that can appear similar at a first impression. It takes a closer …
7 Methods to Eliminate Chinch Bugs and Treat Damaged Areas
While normally chinch bugs shouldn’t cause a lot of damage to your lawn, certain environmental conditions such as drought can cause a more severe infestation of this pest. The bugs can breed fast and eat up large patches of grass creating an unhealthy look of your yard. Getting chinch bugs under control and restoring the …
10 Tomato Diseases and How to Treat Them
Whether you’ve been growing tomatoes for a while or you’re a beginner gardener, you need to be aware of the most common diseases that can affect your plants. Despite tomatoes being considered fairly easy to grow compared to some other vegetables, there are still lots of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that target tomato plants. You …
7 Disease-Resistant Elm Tree Species
There are more than 30 species of trees in the Ulmus genus. Elms are extremely popular landscape elements due to their beautiful, oval leaves and orderly look. Many species also develop fruits, known as samaras. Elms can even turn invasive if the environment is supportive. Elm trees are usually strong, but these following disease-resistant elm …
9 Disease-Resistant Apple Tree Species
Apple trees are some of the most popular fruit trees that we should have in our gardens. Their fruits are loved by children and adults alike, and they come with important nutrients to keep us healthy. There are more than 7,500 varieties you can choose for your garden, but, unfortunately, some of these are prone …