Dealing with Pests

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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby wildrose » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:28 am

How to Get Rid of Cutworms
This is probably more interesting than useful, but it could be a trick that might come in handy at some point depending on what kind of gardening activities you're into!
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby bug » Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:17 am

Getting back to my previous point, let me elaborate a bit. Not only do I find the topic of this thread to be offensive, but I believe it also constitutes hate speech. Please cease and desist.
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby wildrose » Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:39 am

Nine plants that bug bugs - including mosquitoes
If you can avoid the use of pesticides, then do it! :thumb:
THE LIST: mint, petunias, catnip, basil, rosemary, garlic, lemon grass, lavender, marigolds.
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby shadylady » Tue Aug 09, 2016 7:06 am

10 Nasty Creatures That Can Live In Your Home
You might have more of these in your house than you think!
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby bug » Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:37 pm

White Lined Sphinx Moth Visiting Desert Primrose
Some of my coolest cousins!
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby recluse » Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:27 pm

Harry the Moth
Moths don't qualify as cool, but this video is pretty entertaining.
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby twister » Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:35 pm

Yard Pest Tricks | These 11 tips + tricks will keep critters out of your garden for good!
After putting all the effort in to create a garden, it's discouraging when pests ruin things. Here are a few low effort tricks which might work.
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby panamint_patty » Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:06 am

This Bee Gets Punched by Flowers For Your Ice Cream | Deep Look
Notice holes in your leaves? It could be cutworms or some other pest or it could be leafcutting bees.
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby twister » Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:16 am

Companion plants at Lavender Fields Herb Farm
Marigolds keep the bugs away and they look nice!
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Re: Dealing with Pests

Postby wabbit » Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:51 am

The Best Plants to Repel Most Mosquitoes and Other Insects Naturally
The plants shown in this video: lemon grass, ageratum, horsemint, marigolds, catnip.
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