If you enjoy growing vegetables – especially squash – then you probably already know that the Helmeted Squash beetle is one of the biggest nuisances to have in your garden! These pests feed on your vegetables causing the plant to wilt and destroying your harvest. If you think you have a Helmeted Squash beetle problem,
If you’re like most people, you love the look of hibiscus flowers but don’t love the idea of insects on them. Unfortunately, insects can be a common problem for hibiscus plants. In this post, we will discuss how to treat insects on Hibiscus and keep your plants looking beautiful all season long! So, read on
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Tomato hornworms are huge green caterpillars with horn-like tails. Caterpillars of this species are native to North America and Southern Canada. Although they can infest potatoes, peppers, and eggplants, the tomato is the hornworms’ preferred plant, hence the name tomato hornworm. The tomato hornworms are the largest caterpillars, growing up to 4 inches long. Their
The Tomato Hornworm is a pest that many tomato growers will encounter when their tomatoes start to ripen, This issue is one that all gardeners deal with, beginners and advanced! The Hornworm loves tomatoes and these pests can cause your tomato plants to defoliate overnight. What Are Tomato Hornworms And How To Identify Them? The
Are you an avid gardener who wants to stay away from pests? Is your garden under an aphid infestation? Do you want to keep your garden safe from these sap-sucking bugs? If yes, then you’re in the right place. We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about aphids. From different types of
Getting Rid Of Stink Bugs Children are thrilled to discover a stink bug in the yard, it makes for a smelly toy that is sure to elicit gags and squeals of disgust from nearby adults. While the occasional stink bug, also known as the shield bug, found in the yard is not a threat to
Will a Stink Bug Bite Me? Stink bugs (Pentatomoidea) are so named because of the offensive odor they emit when touched or crushed. The odor is so putrid it will trigger the gag reflex in humans and cause predators to run in the opposite direction. Since few people remain in close enough proximity to a
