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September 18, 20230

5 Things in a Greenhouse That Attract Pests During the Fall and How to Eliminate Them

Greenhouses are fantastic environments for growing plants, providing them with the warmth and protection they need to thrive. However, as the fal

September 11, 20230

We’re not the only ones with an eye on the produce that our garden provides. There are plenty of critters out there just waiting for a fresh and

August 25, 20230

Orange Guard is a water based, all-natural food grade contact insecticide and residual repellent. It is OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute)

August 15, 20230

Let’s face it, if you are growing anything, indoors or out, you will eventually have to deal with pests. There are many organic growers with whom I w

August 11, 20230

The common practices that must be implemented to avoid mosquito bites are the same regardless of the mosquito-disease (e.g. virus) relationship.

August 10, 20230

While houseplants can be infected by any number of pests, these five pests are some of the top offenders. Follow these guidelines to identify and eli

August 6, 20230

According to the EPA, pesticide use poisons over fifty thousand American children every year. Exposure to herbicide-treated landscapes and garden

August 1, 20230

The trickiest part of pest control is understanding if your techniques are actually keeping pests out of your garden or greenhouse. If you’re usi

July 25, 20230

Most Spider Mites, especially the Two Spotted Spider Mite love hot weather and dry conditions, so the race is on! Batten down the hatches an

July 23, 20230

Many pesticides, if used improperly, can have unintended consequences like harming the plant they were applied to protect or killing beneficial insec