Posts Tagged ‘garden pest control’
Keep Fall Insects Out of Your Garden: Tips to Prevent Specific Pests
Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and many types of squash—harvest season is upon us for these crops and many more across gardens here in Alabama. Gardeners aren’t the only ones eager to enjoy the product of their hard work this harvest season; many fall insects see bountiful gardens as a free feast. Don’t worry; our experts in…
Read MoreHow to Keep Bugs Away from BBQ During Your Summer Cookouts
With school and college football starting this month, many families in Alabama have a calendar full of gatherings they’re hosting at their homes. The weather in the South is still very warm, similar to the middle of summer. So, we can continue to enjoy outdoor activities, like barbecues on the patio, for our back-to-school gatherings. …
Read MoreWhat Attracts Ants to Take Over Your Kitchen
You probably thought the ants swarming in your kitchen would eventually disappear after summer ended, but now that it’s almost Halloween, you might feel worried to see ants still milling around. Although ants living outside do have a period of dormant overwintering, an infestation of ants already existing inside your warm, dry home—with all…
Read MoreWays Landscapers Can Go About Enticing Pollinating Insects
We all know how important our pollinating insects are, and most of us know how their numbers have been dwindling in recent years. Bees, butterflies, pollinating beetles, and more—they need our help to continue their important work! Keep reading for ways to help by making conscious choices this spring. How to Attract Pollinating Insects to…
Read MoreBeginner Gardening Tips to Keep Harmful Bugs at Bay
Gardening is a wonderful hobby to have—but if you’re just starting out, it can be a bit overwhelming! If you aren’t sure what to plant, why not plant some beautiful things that will also keep annoying pests away without having to use pesticides? Keep reading for some awesome beginner gardening tips that will help keep…
Read MoreAre Ladybugs Good for Your Garden?
Have you ever wondered why so many people say ladybugs are good luck? We were curious too and took the liberty of doing a little research so that you didn’t have to! Story Time Long ago—during the Middle Ages to be exact—insects and pests were completely destroying crops. The farmers prayed and prayed and prayed…
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