Pesticide Toxicity to Earthworms

by Daryl Pulis, Mrs. Green Thumb

Once called the “intestines …

Homeowner Pesticides – Active Ingredients

As if gardening weren’t complicated enough, the subject of pesticides …

Tools (Gifts) – Choosing

I was out working in the garden last weekend, doing …

Bagworm – Identification and Control

My colleague Newton Hogg used to say “When I can …

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 …

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. …

Weed and Feed – Poor Performance

Q: I have a question about what to do to …

Pesticides – Stored Near Food

Q: Can pesticides be stored near food?

A: Pesticide expert …

Private Pesticide Applicator Training Classes

Q: I am looking for the schedule for private pesticide …