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Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:28 am
by wildrose
How to Get Rid of Cutworms
This is probably more interesting than useful, but it could be a trick that might come in handy at some point depending on what kind of gardening activities you're into!
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Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:17 am
by bug
Getting back to my previous point, let me elaborate a bit. Not only do I find the topic of this thread to be offensive, but I believe it also constitutes hate speech. Please cease and desist.

Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:39 am
by wildrose
Nine plants that bug bugs - including mosquitoes
If you can avoid the use of pesticides, then do it! :thumb:
THE LIST: mint, petunias, catnip, basil, rosemary, garlic, lemon grass, lavender, marigolds.

Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 7:06 am
by shadylady
10 Nasty Creatures That Can Live In Your Home
You might have more of these in your house than you think!

Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:37 pm
by bug
White Lined Sphinx Moth Visiting Desert Primrose
Some of my coolest cousins!

Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:27 pm
by recluse
Harry the Moth
Moths don't qualify as cool, but this video is pretty entertaining.

Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:35 pm
by twister
Yard Pest Tricks | These 11 tips + tricks will keep critters out of your garden for good!
After putting all the effort in to create a garden, it's discouraging when pests ruin things. Here are a few low effort tricks which might work.

Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:06 am
by panamint_patty
This Bee Gets Punched by Flowers For Your Ice Cream | Deep Look
Notice holes in your leaves? It could be cutworms or some other pest or it could be leafcutting bees.

Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:16 am
by twister
Companion plants at Lavender Fields Herb Farm
Marigolds keep the bugs away and they look nice!

Re: Dealing with Pests

PostPosted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:51 am
by wabbit
The Best Plants to Repel Most Mosquitoes and Other Insects Naturally
The plants shown in this video: lemon grass, ageratum, horsemint, marigolds, catnip.