Pyrethrin Insecticide – Homemade

Taken from http://www.comfycountrycreations.com/bugspray.htm

The dried, powdered flowers of the pyrethrum …

Cool Tools and Funky Fertilizers

Interesting items I’ve collected or that have been sent to …

Homeowner Q&A about Pine Beetles

The following was written by Terry Price, Georgia Forestry Commission.…

Termites – Understanding Contracts

Dr. Beverly Sparks, Extension Service entomologist, has compiled a list …

Pansy – Caterpillar Damage

A skill that gardeners could practice more often is observational …

Japanese Beetles – Control Options

Most summers are favorable for Japanese beetles. The coppery-green beetles …

Tent Caterpillars

Tent caterpillars in the wild black cherry trees along the …

Roundup – Health Concerns

Good gardeners try to minimize the use of pesticides. But …

Mosquito Control – Health Effects from City Foggers

Mosquitoes are more than a summer nuisance. They can spread …

Green Light Product Chart

The Green Light Company distributes many useful garden pesticides.

The …

Mosquito Control – Automatic Misting Systems Not Recommended

Mosquito control can be a maddening exercise. No matter how …

Bird Mites – Pesticide Mis-use

Beware of free pest control advice; it can be very …

Termites – What to do When Found

One of my earliest childhood memories is the discovery that …

Mosquito Control – Advice from the Experts

When it comes to mosquito control, over-the-fence advice is not …

Whale – Not Good to Eat

I build my reputation on research-based advice received from recognized …

Fipronil – Effect on Native Ants

In solving garden problems, I am often reminded that applying …

The Earth-Kind® Rose Program

Roses are one of the most desired of garden flowers. …

Ornamental Pepper – Edible

Q: We have ornamental peppers in a planter. I know …

Gardenia Whitefly – Identification

Q: I have been plagued by a black, sooty substance …

Insecticide – Half-life

Q: We have three half-barrels we have used for years …