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March 21, 20250

Beneficial Insect of the Month: The Green Lacewing

What do you think of when you hear the term “pest control”? For many gardeners, chemical sprays are the first thing to come to mind. There’s a begrud

February 23, 20250

Not unlike lots of other plants, Orchids are also subject to a variety of pests and problems, and just like our moms used to say, “An ounce of pr

January 3, 20250

Brought to you by ARBICO Organics This little bug could easily be mistaken for a sequin that had fallen off some snazzy dress. It has the size

November 23, 20240

Armadillos can be a problem for gardeners in Texas and other areas where these unusual, armored critters reside. Armadillos are mammals native to the

November 12, 20240

There’s a smell in your house. It’s not a very pleasant smell - it reminds you of cilantro and rotting vegetables. It’s a stink bug, and with the

September 3, 20240

Matted down, grassy trails in the lawn and missing bark on trees and shrubs in late winter and early spring might be when you first become aware of v

August 10, 20240

Brought to you by ARBICO Organics This cute, almost cartoon-like, creature is a common bug you’ve probably never even noticed. This is a Globu

August 2, 20240

Fire ants are the type of pest that spell trouble for a garden and the people tending said garden. Good growers make sure to keep an eye on the i

July 23, 20240

If you raise horses or livestock, you’re familiar with flies. Too familiar, most likely. While a casual gardener will likely notice an increase i

July 10, 20240

Many families have turned to growing their own food at home so they can ensure an organic diet and greenhouse gardening is one means of growing