Bugs on Red Tip Tree?How do I get rid of the little "blister" looking bugs on my red tip tree?
Bugs on Plants That Were Brought Inside?I have brought plants inside for the winter and have little tiny brownish colored bugs all over a new sprout. They fall from the windowsill to the counter and they are getting really aggravating. I have tried wiping them off with a wet paper towel but they just come back. I have also tried spraying them and the whole plant with a mixture of water/dawn dish liquid. Any suggestions?
Pests Eating a Sweet Potato Plant?I have a sweet potato plant that something is eating on, it has little holes. I looked to see if I could find what was eating the leaves but did not see anything. This is a border plant or used for hanging baskets.
Flying Bugs on Miniature Rose Bush?I have a miniature rose bush with flying bugs everywhere. I have it isolated in the bathroom and have been spraying it with soapy water. Any suggestions on killing the flying bugs?
Something Is Eating My Garden!First of all, I lost my enire garden to the severe hail we experienced. I have babied back what plants I could salvage and have been very protective of them. I was able to produce 1 pumpkin that I have promised to my granddaughter, but when I went to check on garden this morning something has eaten the whole side of it off.
Bugs Feeding on My Hibiscus?Some type of bug is chewing big holes in the leaves of my hibiscus plants. I have seen a few white flies, but I don't think that they are the culprit. This morning I saw the bug but have no idea what it is. It looks like a tiny mosquito. It has wings and maybe a green or yellow middle section. They fly very fast and about 5 to 10 were on some of the leaves. Please help. Thanks!
Getting Rid Of Gnats In Garden?I have tons of gnats in my garden. I have used the soap pesticide to no avail. Please help, I have tomatoes, peppers, flowering plants these are all in pots on my patio.
What is this bug? (Japanese Beetle)What bug that looks like a small black fly with a red underside eats hibiscus plants? What kills them?
Baby Shampoo Pest Spray?What is the recipe for Baby Shampoo Pest Spray, it's a non-chemical pest control. I have small aphid looking bugs on my broccoli plants.
Small Green Worms On Plant Leaves?This evening while checking my garden, and dead heading the flowers and removing dead leaves from plants, I noticed two small green worms on my rose bush. My vegetables, plants, and flowers all have leaves with yellow on the edges. I have had it planted for about two weeks now. Some of the bottom leaves on the rose bush have small holes on them as if something is eating them. What are the worms and what can I do to help promote the health of my plants without removing and starting over? HELP
Homemade Product Similar To "Garlic Barrier"?Can someone please tell me how to make a spray for my gardening plants that is similar to Garlic Barrier? It is too expensive and I would like to make my own at home. It is a strong liquid garlic extract that mixes with water to keep insects off all vegetable garden plants as well as garden flowers. It is safe to use around pets and children. I would so appreciate your help on this as bugs are coming fast and I want to save my plants. Thank you ahead of time.
Pests Eating Leaves of Hybiscus?What can we do to prevent leaves of my Hybiscus from being eaten by unknown pests? I am first time user and amazed by the information I can send to resolve my problem. Right now I don't have a picture but will take one after I submit this question.
Groundhogs Eating Roses?How do I keep deer and groundhogs from eating my roses?
Plant Onions To Keep Cats Out Of Your YardWe get frustrated with our neighbors cats as they are constantly in our yard and destroying our plants. We decided to fight back this past summer, we planted green onion every 5 feet all around our garden.
Whiteflys on Indoor Plants?Please tell me how to get rid of whitefly on my indoor plants like fine herbs: basil, tomatoes, sage, mint etc.
Vinegar Or Pepper For Rabbit RepellentTips for keeping rabbits out of your garden. Soak a cotton ball in white distilled vinegar and place it in a 35 mm film container. Poke a hole in the top and place in your garden. Rabbits hate the smell.
Worms Eating My Sunflowers?I am a true novice at gardening, but I planted some sunflowers along my fence (in full sun) and they were really thriving but now there are furry black worms eating the leaves and they are all dying.
Ants in My Garden?How do I get ants out of my garden?
Planting After Using Ant Poison?I have a very large ant hill (approx 3' wide by 2'deep and quite high) in perennial plant area of my garden. I have sprayed poison and have dusted the area with ant poison. Do I have to wait for the ants to die or move before planting in the ant mound with new perennials? Will
Larva In An Oak Tree?We've recently discovered a hole in our oak tree, which has some liquid in the bottom, and is lined with long, brown slimy bugs that resemble centipedes somewhat. There is also a blobbish orange thing I'm assuming is a larva.
Getting Rid of Tobacco Worms?How do get I get rid of tobacco worms?
Iguanas Eating Tree Leaves?What can be used to stop iguana from eating leaves of my young fruit trees?
Birds Eating My Marigolds?Every year I plant marigolds around my vegetable garden. This year the birds have eaten the flowers off the plants just before they fully bloom. We have a fairly dry spring this year. The years before they have consumed only a few flowers, not all of them.
Use Tires for Protecting PlantsOld car tyres placed over new trees or shrubs will deter rabbits and possums until plant is mature. The tyres also hold rain-water in the rim which creates a humidified environment for the plant.
What bug is eating my plants?What can I do to keep rabbits and bugs away from watermelons, cucumbers and muskmelon? And what kind of bug is eating my plants?
Red Bugs Eating My Lilies?My Stargazer lilies are beginning to come up but already those red bugs are attacking them. They ate all of the foliage last year. Whenever I see them I knock them off the plant but they are right back on there the next time I walk by.
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars?Does anyone know of a good "GREEN" solution for those horrible Gypsy Moth Caterpillars? They are eating my petunias and other flowers, last year they ate all my petunias.
Using Herbs to Repel Slugs and Snails?Someone suggested I put strong smelling herbs at the base of my plants to ward off the slug/snail attack. How should I hold them in place? We get wind and driving rain.
Where do hedgeapples grow in Nebraska? Where do hedgeapples grow in Nebraska? My daughter and I scavenged a bunch in Kansas at a rest stop but they are getting old. They really work for spiders and other critters.
Bugs Eating My Collards?Several unidentifiable 'somethings' were crawling up the stems of my collards and there were a number of holes in the leaves. I made sure the leaves weren't touching the ground. What to do now?
Kill Pests In The GardenAnts: Use aspartame (NutraSweet) around the foundation of the house and it will kill the ants.
Boll Weevils on My Rose of Sharon?How do I get rid of boll weevils that are attacking my rose of sharon?
Moles in the Garden?Have a problem with moles in your yard or garden? Here are some tips for removing the pests from the ThriftyFun community.
Bugs on Geisha Girl Plants?I have 2 geisha girl plants that seem to have got what looks like tiny black bugs on its leaves. How do i get rid of them and will it spread to other plants?
Soap Pest SprayMix two tablespoons liquid Ivory soap and one gallon water. Use a spray bottle to apply to your plant's leaves. It will help eliminate aphids, cinch bugs, spider mites, and white flies.
White Flies on African Violets?How can I control white flies on my African Violets?
Moles Bothering My Peonies?I have my grandmother's peonies (100+ years old) and planted them about 8 years ago in a nice sunny location. They thrived the first 2 years, at least most of them did.
Fleas in My Vegetable Garden?I have a great little vegetable garden that's 5 square meters. It is full of vegetables, but also seems to be full of fleas. I discovered this when my little puppy became full of fleas despite using Frontline (flea protection).
Organic Grubworm Control?Grubworms have taken over my lawn but I have no extra money to purchase Milky Spore. I am also all organic for 15 years now. How is it made? It sounds like a bacteria colony, is it? Is is made from milk? How long would it take to produce some should one get the formula?
Red and Yellow Bugs?What are the little red and yellow bugs on my hibiscus? It appears to have a web attached, but looks like a beetle.
Worms Eating Zucchini?My zucchini is being eaten by some kind of worm coming up through the main root, killing the plant and then moves on to the next. What can be done?
Ants on My Fruit?I have honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelons growing in my small garden. They are doing great except there are ants and little white gnats all over them! What can I use to get rid of these pests? Any suggestions as long as they aren't toxic.
Grey Bugs on Gourds and Squash?What are the little grey bugs all over my gourds and squash and the vines? My plants seem to be dyeing because of these bugs.
Bugs on My Cherry Tree?I have a new weeping cherry and it looks bad. I have water dripping all the time. I discovered red/brown lady like bugs without the black dots that fly and are eating the leaves on new tree. Bug-b-gone didn't seem to make them fly away.
Birds Eating My Sunflowers?Bluebirds are eating the leaves of my sunflower and morning glory plants. Any ideas on how to deter them?
Garden Insects: BagwormsInformation about Bagworms. Bagworms are small, dirt-brown colored caterpillars, which are sometimes difficult to see.
Green Bug Eating My Tomatoes?I couldn't figure out what was eating my tomatoes plants. I was looking close one day and I found a bug. I will attach a pic of it. What is it?
Worms Eating Leaves on My Crab Apple Tree?I have worms eating the leaves on my crab apple tree. How can I stop them?
Chunks Missing From Leaves?I started some plants from seeds in peat pots and repotted a couple in larger pots. Now I notice some leaves have big chunks missing. I am looking for bugs, all I see is tiny black spots about the size of pepper granules.
Bug Repellent for Morning Glories?What can I put on my morning glories to keep the bugs and insects from eating them. Some pesticides will burn them as they are so delicate.
Flies on My Plants Outside?I am wondering if it is normal to have flies in my outside plants? These are not little fruit type flies they are normal big black ones. Whenever I water my flower beds flies come out. I do not remember having this problem in past years.
Something is Eating the Leaves of My Plants?Something is eating my tomato plants, leaves, stems, stalk and all right down to ground. What could it be and how can I prevent it? I do live 10 miles from town.
Cats Getting My New Guinea Impatiens?I live in Canada but the weather would be close to Seattle's. I have a north facing brick planter on the front of the house that doesn't get much direct sun. I planted New Guinea Impatiens last year and some of it survived but some just disappeared and I think it was local cat that loves to dig in the garden year round.
Aphids on a Grape Vine?I just got a grape vine for my edible garden, even though it's a small 8" vine, it has aphids. I know the homemade recipe for killing them but will it harm the vine when it's this young?
Pest Control With Horticultural Oil?We bought a house several years ago with a huge, full-grown elm tree in the yard. It has aphids, I believe (little hard bumps on the leaves). We have heard of using a ring of Horticultural Oil around the tree, but need more informoation. How far up the tree?
Tiny White Flies on Collards?Tiny little white flies are all over my collards. Any suggestions?
Snakes In Water Garden?I have a water garden in my backyard. This year I have an over abundance of snakes! Does anyone have ideas on how to safely get rid of them without affecting the water garden or the landscape?
Protecting Hosta Plants From Slugs?My Hosta plants are attacked by slugs when the leaves are at their peak! I have tried the beer in low cans which does help but they are messy to clean and when it rains they all have to be refilled again. I also tried putting eggshells around the base of the plants but this was not very successful in controlling them. Does anyone have a non-toxic solution to this problem?
Keeping Birds Out Of Boston Ferns?How do I keep the birds out of my Boston ferns hanging on my porch?