GARDEN PESTS

Ants

So what happens when you arrive home, and to your horror, you find household ants everywhere? Your immediate response may be, horrible things, get rid of them.more…

Aphids

Aphids feed in clusters preferring new shoots and young leaves and are commonly found on the underside of the leaves.more…

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Birds

Unwelcomed wild birds can do a great deal of damage to your garden. Find out about the different ways that you can prevent this and how you can effectively scare them away.more…

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Caterpillars

There are many different species of caterpillars so nearly everyone will encounter them at one time or another, usually in the garden, though some will invade greenhouses.more…

Deer

In urban areas deer can damage home gardens and landscapes as they look for food.more…

Pets

How can you keep cats and dogs from digging up your garden and damaging your plants? We show you ways to use pet repellents on your garden beds and lawns that won’t harm the environment.more…

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Slugs and Snails

Slugs and Snails just love eating decaying plants, unfortunately, they also tuck into your young plants foliage too. So here’s a few tips to avoid those unsightly holes, or worse still, having your seedlings  completely annihilated.more…

Beneficial Insects

It should be remembered that some creatures and bugs are beneficial such as toads, ladybugs, lacewings and spiders, which prey on plant eating insects, and should be encouraged. Our Beneficial Bugs Garden Pack means you can control 250 pests naturally all season long. Remember that if you use a  a broad spectrum pesticide to control your garden pests you will also kill the beneficial ones too, so try to avoid this. Instead, many garden pests can be treated with organic pest control measures or by companion planting. This is also a much better way of ensuring the health and safety of your family, pets and the environment.