How to Get Rid of Earwigs in Your Garden without Harmful Chemicals

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How to Get Rid of Earwigs in Your Garden without Harmful Chemicals

Earwigs, scientifically known as order Dermaptera, are a group of small insects with notable pincers on their abdomen. Males have curved pincers while female earwigs have straight pincers. They are characterized by elongated, flat bodies that vary from 5 to 25 millimeters in length. The most common earwig species is reddish-brown with a pair of conspicuous pinchers, or forceps, at the end of its body. These forceps are used for defense and courtship displays.

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How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants Naturally

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How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants Naturally

If you have a collection of houseplants, you've probably had to deal with fungus gnats at some point. If you're a new plant parent, you'll most likely face this problem sooner or later. Although a few gnats may not seem like a big deal at first, these pests multiply rapidly and can infest your growing space in no time. Fortunately, it's not too difficult to get rid of fungus gnats if you only have a few. Infestations can take longer to remedy but there are effective ways to get rid of these pests without spending a lot of money or having to call in a professional.

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Using integrated pest management in your home garden: why it’s more important than ever

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Using integrated pest management in your home garden: why it’s more important than ever

If you’ve ever had a garden, you’ve dealt with pests. That’s an inevitable part of gardening; some seasons you may find that your garden is relatively pest-free, while other seasons herbivore pests will ravage your plants. Most gardeners resign themselves to having to share at least some of their crops with pests, and some even plant things that are specifically meant to attract herbivores so that they’ll spare other parts of the garden Whether it’s insect pest or the animal variety, there are a number of steps you can take to minimize damage to your plants without harming the environment and without resorting to the use of pesticides or other poisons.

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