Keeping Birds Out Of Boston Ferns?How do I keep the birds out of my Boston ferns hanging on my porch?
Protecting Hosta Plants From Slugs?My Hosta plants are attacked by slugs when the leaves are at their peak! I have tried the beer in low cans which does help but they are messy to clean and when it rains they all have to be refilled again. I also tried putting eggshells around the base of the plants but this was not very successful in controlling them. Does anyone have a non-toxic solution to this problem?
Snakes In Water Garden?I have a water garden in my backyard. This year I have an over abundance of snakes! Does anyone have ideas on how to safely get rid of them without affecting the water garden or the landscape?
Tiny White Flies on Collards?Tiny little white flies are all over my collards. Any suggestions?
Pest Control With Horticultural Oil?We bought a house several years ago with a huge, full-grown elm tree in the yard. It has aphids, I believe (little hard bumps on the leaves). We have heard of using a ring of Horticultural Oil around the tree, but need more informoation. How far up the tree?
Aphids on a Grape Vine?I just got a grape vine for my edible garden, even though it's a small 8" vine, it has aphids. I know the homemade recipe for killing them but will it harm the vine when it's this young?
Cats Getting My New Guinea Impatiens?I live in Canada but the weather would be close to Seattle's. I have a north facing brick planter on the front of the house that doesn't get much direct sun. I planted New Guinea Impatiens last year and some of it survived but some just disappeared and I think it was local cat that loves to dig in the garden year round.
Something is Eating the Leaves of My Plants?Something is eating my tomato plants, leaves, stems, stalk and all right down to ground. What could it be and how can I prevent it? I do live 10 miles from town.
Flies on My Plants Outside?I am wondering if it is normal to have flies in my outside plants? These are not little fruit type flies they are normal big black ones. Whenever I water my flower beds flies come out. I do not remember having this problem in past years.
Worms Eating Leaves on My Crab Apple Tree?I have worms eating the leaves on my crab apple tree. How can I stop them?
Chunks Missing From Leaves?I started some plants from seeds in peat pots and repotted a couple in larger pots. Now I notice some leaves have big chunks missing. I am looking for bugs, all I see is tiny black spots about the size of pepper granules.
Bug Repellent for Morning Glories?What can I put on my morning glories to keep the bugs and insects from eating them. Some pesticides will burn them as they are so delicate.
Green Bug Eating My Tomatoes?I couldn't figure out what was eating my tomatoes plants. I was looking close one day and I found a bug. I will attach a pic of it. What is it?
Garden Insects: BagwormsInformation about Bagworms. Bagworms are small, dirt-brown colored caterpillars, which are sometimes difficult to see.
Birds Eating My Sunflowers?Bluebirds are eating the leaves of my sunflower and morning glory plants. Any ideas on how to deter them?
Bugs on My Cherry Tree?I have a new weeping cherry and it looks bad. I have water dripping all the time. I discovered red/brown lady like bugs without the black dots that fly and are eating the leaves on new tree. Bug-b-gone didn't seem to make them fly away.
Grey Bugs on Gourds and Squash?What are the little grey bugs all over my gourds and squash and the vines? My plants seem to be dyeing because of these bugs.
Ants on My Fruit?I have honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelons growing in my small garden. They are doing great except there are ants and little white gnats all over them! What can I use to get rid of these pests? Any suggestions as long as they aren't toxic.
Worms Eating Zucchini?My zucchini is being eaten by some kind of worm coming up through the main root, killing the plant and then moves on to the next. What can be done?
Red and Yellow Bugs?What are the little red and yellow bugs on my hibiscus? It appears to have a web attached, but looks like a beetle.
Organic Grubworm Control?Grubworms have taken over my lawn but I have no extra money to purchase Milky Spore. I am also all organic for 15 years now. How is it made? It sounds like a bacteria colony, is it? Is is made from milk? How long would it take to produce some should one get the formula?
Moles Bothering My Peonies?I have my grandmother's peonies (100+ years old) and planted them about 8 years ago in a nice sunny location. They thrived the first 2 years, at least most of them did.
Fleas in My Vegetable Garden?I have a great little vegetable garden that's 5 square meters. It is full of vegetables, but also seems to be full of fleas. I discovered this when my little puppy became full of fleas despite using Frontline (flea protection).
White Flies on African Violets?How can I control white flies on my African Violets?
Soap Pest SprayMix two tablespoons liquid Ivory soap and one gallon water. Use a spray bottle to apply to your plant's leaves. It will help eliminate aphids, cinch bugs, spider mites, and white flies.
Bugs on Geisha Girl Plants?I have 2 geisha girl plants that seem to have got what looks like tiny black bugs on its leaves. How do i get rid of them and will it spread to other plants?
Moles in the Garden?Have a problem with moles in your yard or garden? Here are some tips for removing the pests from the ThriftyFun community.
Boll Weevils on My Rose of Sharon?How do I get rid of boll weevils that are attacking my rose of sharon?
Kill Pests In The GardenAnts: Use aspartame (NutraSweet) around the foundation of the house and it will kill the ants.
Bugs Eating My Collards?Several unidentifiable 'somethings' were crawling up the stems of my collards and there were a number of holes in the leaves. I made sure the leaves weren't touching the ground. What to do now?
Where do hedgeapples grow in Nebraska? Where do hedgeapples grow in Nebraska? My daughter and I scavenged a bunch in Kansas at a rest stop but they are getting old. They really work for spiders and other critters.
Using Herbs to Repel Slugs and Snails?Someone suggested I put strong smelling herbs at the base of my plants to ward off the slug/snail attack. How should I hold them in place? We get wind and driving rain.
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars?Does anyone know of a good "GREEN" solution for those horrible Gypsy Moth Caterpillars? They are eating my petunias and other flowers, last year they ate all my petunias.
Red Bugs Eating My Lilies?My Stargazer lilies are beginning to come up but already those red bugs are attacking them. They ate all of the foliage last year. Whenever I see them I knock them off the plant but they are right back on there the next time I walk by.
Use Tires for Protecting PlantsOld car tyres placed over new trees or shrubs will deter rabbits and possums until plant is mature. The tyres also hold rain-water in the rim which creates a humidified environment for the plant.
What bug is eating my plants?What can I do to keep rabbits and bugs away from watermelons, cucumbers and muskmelon? And what kind of bug is eating my plants?
Birds Eating My Marigolds?Every year I plant marigolds around my vegetable garden. This year the birds have eaten the flowers off the plants just before they fully bloom. We have a fairly dry spring this year. The years before they have consumed only a few flowers, not all of them.
Iguanas Eating Tree Leaves?What can be used to stop iguana from eating leaves of my young fruit trees?
Getting Rid of Tobacco Worms?How do get I get rid of tobacco worms?
Larva In An Oak Tree?We've recently discovered a hole in our oak tree, which has some liquid in the bottom, and is lined with long, brown slimy bugs that resemble centipedes somewhat. There is also a blobbish orange thing I'm assuming is a larva.
Ants in My Garden?How do I get ants out of my garden?
Planting After Using Ant Poison?I have a very large ant hill (approx 3' wide by 2'deep and quite high) in perennial plant area of my garden. I have sprayed poison and have dusted the area with ant poison. Do I have to wait for the ants to die or move before planting in the ant mound with new perennials? Will
Worms Eating My Sunflowers?I am a true novice at gardening, but I planted some sunflowers along my fence (in full sun) and they were really thriving but now there are furry black worms eating the leaves and they are all dying.
Vinegar Or Pepper For Rabbit RepellentTips for keeping rabbits out of your garden. Soak a cotton ball in white distilled vinegar and place it in a 35 mm film container. Poke a hole in the top and place in your garden. Rabbits hate the smell.
Whiteflys on Indoor Plants?Please tell me how to get rid of whitefly on my indoor plants like fine herbs: basil, tomatoes, sage, mint etc.
Plant Onions To Keep Cats Out Of Your YardWe get frustrated with our neighbors cats as they are constantly in our yard and destroying our plants. We decided to fight back this past summer, we planted green onion every 5 feet all around our garden.
Groundhogs Eating Roses?How do I keep deer and groundhogs from eating my roses?
Pests Eating Leaves of Hybiscus?What can we do to prevent leaves of my Hybiscus from being eaten by unknown pests? I am first time user and amazed by the information I can send to resolve my problem. Right now I don't have a picture but will take one after I submit this question.
Homemade Product Similar To "Garlic Barrier"?Can someone please tell me how to make a spray for my gardening plants that is similar to Garlic Barrier? It is too expensive and I would like to make my own at home. It is a strong liquid garlic extract that mixes with water to keep insects off all vegetable garden plants as well as garden flowers. It is safe to use around pets and children. I would so appreciate your help on this as bugs are coming fast and I want to save my plants. Thank you ahead of time.
Small Green Worms On Plant Leaves?This evening while checking my garden, and dead heading the flowers and removing dead leaves from plants, I noticed two small green worms on my rose bush. My vegetables, plants, and flowers all have leaves with yellow on the edges. I have had it planted for about two weeks now. Some of the bottom leaves on the rose bush have small holes on them as if something is eating them. What are the worms and what can I do to help promote the health of my plants without removing and starting over? HELP
Baby Shampoo Pest Spray?What is the recipe for Baby Shampoo Pest Spray, it's a non-chemical pest control. I have small aphid looking bugs on my broccoli plants.
What is this bug? (Japanese Beetle)What bug that looks like a small black fly with a red underside eats hibiscus plants? What kills them?
Getting Rid Of Gnats In Garden?I have tons of gnats in my garden. I have used the soap pesticide to no avail. Please help, I have tomatoes, peppers, flowering plants these are all in pots on my patio.
Bugs Feeding on My Hibiscus?Some type of bug is chewing big holes in the leaves of my hibiscus plants. I have seen a few white flies, but I don't think that they are the culprit. This morning I saw the bug but have no idea what it is. It looks like a tiny mosquito. It has wings and maybe a green or yellow middle section. They fly very fast and about 5 to 10 were on some of the leaves. Please help. Thanks!
Something Is Eating My Garden!First of all, I lost my enire garden to the severe hail we experienced. I have babied back what plants I could salvage and have been very protective of them. I was able to produce 1 pumpkin that I have promised to my granddaughter, but when I went to check on garden this morning something has eaten the whole side of it off.
Flying Bugs on Miniature Rose Bush?I have a miniature rose bush with flying bugs everywhere. I have it isolated in the bathroom and have been spraying it with soapy water. Any suggestions on killing the flying bugs?
Pests Eating a Sweet Potato Plant?I have a sweet potato plant that something is eating on, it has little holes. I looked to see if I could find what was eating the leaves but did not see anything. This is a border plant or used for hanging baskets.
Bugs on Plants That Were Brought Inside?I have brought plants inside for the winter and have little tiny brownish colored bugs all over a new sprout. They fall from the windowsill to the counter and they are getting really aggravating. I have tried wiping them off with a wet paper towel but they just come back. I have also tried spraying them and the whole plant with a mixture of water/dawn dish liquid. Any suggestions?
Bugs on Red Tip Tree?How do I get rid of the little "blister" looking bugs on my red tip tree?
Palm With Scale?I think I have an Africa palm, which I re-potted after 3 or 4 years (about 3-4 yrs. ago). I keep it on my front porch where it gets no direct sunlight, and in the winter I keep it in a spare shower, also diffused light. How did it get scale, and how do I get rid of it?
Zinnias Being Eaten?I just planted my Zinnias and something is eating them, the flowers, leaves, everything. What could it be? Thank you.
Worms Eating Cherry Tree Leaves?What are the little worms eating leaves on my flowering cherry tree - they also hang from the branches?
Preventing a Dog from Peeing on Plants?How can I keep my dogs from urinating on my flowers and bushes?
Holes in Leaves of Basil and Pepper Plants?I have bugs on Basil and Pepper plants. There are lots of little holes on both plants.
Wrap Tree Trunk With Clear Plastic to Prevent Squirrel DamageSquirrels have been eating the bark off our red bud tree and have damaged it considerably. After trying almost every suggestion on the internet, we came upon a solution.
Red Pepper as a Pest DeterrentTwo years ago I planted quite a few annuals, particularly impatiens, which I love. Within 10 days, nearly all of them had been munched right down to the ground. GRRR!
Rodents Eating My Tomatoes?We have a tomato plant on our deck, hanging in an upside down plant hanger. Something has been ravaging it during the night. The leaves are curled and some are chewed with holes. Some are missing altogether.
Brown Bugs Eating My Flowers?I have these strange bugs attacking my flowers petunias, marigolds, etc. They are like a large ladybug, only brown rather than orange. They fly when disturbed.
Voles in the Garden?How do I keep a voles out of the garden?
Seal Pruned Roses With GlueTo keep Rose Bores from burrowing into the pruned ends of Rose bushes, my mother always put a dab of white school glue, like Elmers, on the pruned end. I've been doing that for years and it works great.
Squirrel Eating Tree Bark?I have a problem with squirrels eating the bark on our red bud tree. Does anyone know where I can buy a tree baffle or how to make one? I have a baffle on our bird feeder, but that is too small for a tree.
Will Vicks on the Fence Keep Raccoons Out?Will using Vicks on top of my fence keep raccoons out?
Gnats on PlantsI recently repotted an indoor plant, put it back in my bathroom, and holy mackrel, hundreds of those little black bugs hatched over three weeks. I bug bombed the bathroom and it worked great.
Aphids on Dill Plants?Aphids are taking over my dill, what do I do?
Little Green Worms on Zucchini Leaves?I found little green worms on my Zucchini plants. They are under the leaves. Some of them are in a web like material. How do I get rid of them and keep them from coming back?
Organic Treatment for Plum Curculio Beetles?My fruit trees have insects called curculio that destroy all the fruit when it is about an inch long. The agricultural department says the only thing you can use to kill this long nose insect is serious poisons. Does anyone know of a homemade organic way of getting rid of these little creatures?
Keeping Flies Off of Shrubs?How do you keep flies off of shrubbery? It is a green shrub with green and white leaves and sometimes green and yellow leaves.
Getting Rid of Pests on Potatoes?How do you get rid of garden pests on potatoes? In the past we would use potato dust, but it is not available anymore. Thanks in advance.
Getting Rid of Frog in My Yard?Does anyone know how to rid toads/frogs from your garden? They "talk" all night and it is impossible to get a nights rest.
Rabbits and Squirrels Eating Garden Plants?How can you keep rabbits and squirrels from eating your garden plants?
Can I Use Dish Soap to Get Rid of Garden Pests?I heard that you can use a mild mixture of dishsoap and water to spray on your garden plants to prevent bugs. Is this true? My beans are being eaten severely.
Keeping Squirrels from Eating Pecans?How do I get rid of pesky squirrels, other than killing them, so I can eat some of my pecans?
Keeping Insects Out of Bird Food Bags?Does anyone have a method to get rid of the moths that that develop in bird seed? We do not buy by bulk, we buy packaged seed like Kaytee. I use the little fly traps, recommended in the pet catalogs, but it does not take care of them all.
Removing Aphids Organically?I need an organic way to get rid of the aphids on my squash plants.
Getting Rid of Blackbirds?Black birds are eating our suet and so the woodpeckers are staying away. The blackbirds eat a cake of suet in a day! Is there anyway to discourage them, actually send them on their way? We have so many other birds we'd rather be feeding. Thanks.
Something is Eating My Tiger Lilies?What could be eating my tiger lily blooms? Just after they begin to bloom, they are snipped off just below the blooms.
Bugs on Potato Plants?Does anyone know what I can use to keep the bugs off my potato plants without using chemicals?
Something is Eating the Tops Off of My Tomatoes and Peppers?Something is eating the top off of my tomatoes and peppers. I noticed it just in the last 2 days. What could it be?
Green Stink Bug Looking Insect Attacking Flowers and Tomatoes?I have bugs attacking my sunflowers, dahlias, roses, and tomatoes. It looks like a stink bug that is green, but how do I get rid of them in a natural way?
How to Get Rid of Snakes?Is there a particular plant that will discourage snakes from coming onto my property?
Squash Bugs on Gourds?My birdhouse gourds have squash bugs everywhere. There are too many to spray. My gourds are starting to get eaten and have brown spots on them. Should I pick the gourds early to save them from the bugs?
Small Black Caterpillars Eating Leaves on Weeping Cherry?I have a little black caterpillars eating all the leaves on my new weeping cherry. How can I get rid of them?
What Are These Insect Towers?These insect towers have started to show up on my driveway. When I collapse them depending on the stage of development, I see either white crawling multipeds or flies with long oval wings. I wonder if they're a danger to my plants. I can't find any insects resembling them anywhere.
Homemade Insect Protection for Apple Trees?Is there a recipe for home-made insect protection of apple trees?
Getting Rid of Pests on Onion Plants?How do I get rid of all the pests on my onion plants?
What Kind of Worms are These?My dad took this picture of thousands of worms headed for his flower bed in NC. Is anyone familiar? We have never seen such a thing!
Protecting Plants from Potato Beetles?What can you do to protect your potato plants from beetles?
Controlling Aphids on My Flowering Plums?I have flowering plums lining my driveway, and usually when I spray Ivory liquid in my sprayer, it controls the aphids, but not so this year. Is there a root treatment I can use?
Getting Rid of Spiders in the Garden?I have an infestation of "harvestman" spiders in my garden, I need help! They suck the juice out of the leaves of the plant. If I spray a hosta plant there will be at least 100 of them running on our deck. They are everywhere, in every plant.
What is Eating My Plants?Something is eating certain leaves in my garden. I just potted a coleus plant on Sunday and something is eating that one already. I also have a sweet potato vine growing right near this and a full pot of basil, which are not touched at all.
Protecting Grapes from BirdsThis is a page about protecting grapes from birds.
Rose of Sharon Buds Being Chewed?Something is eating the tips of my rose of Sharon buds. I've sprayed with Sevin and pulled all the chewed buds off the bush. All the new buds that grow are being chewed and never bloom. The leaves are healthy and there's lots of new growth on the bush.
