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Pests & Diseases

Citrus Leaf Miner: The Tiny Tunneler Ravaging Your Citrus Leaves

The citrus leaf miner is a common pest that attacks all varieties of citrus trees, causing cosmetic damage and weakening younger, more vulnerable plants. Here's how to manage the problem without resorting to insecticides.

Citrus Leaf Miner: The Tiny Tunneler Ravaging Your Citrus Leaves

Pests & Diseases15 October 2023

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Cutworm: How to Protect Your Vulnerable Seedlings

If your seedlings are disappearing overnight, cutworms may be the cause. These caterpillars feast on vulnerable plant stems, spelling serious problems for your most tender plants. Here's how to control their numbers and minimise the damage they cause.

Cutworm: How to Protect Your Vulnerable Seedlings

Pests & Diseases3 July 2023

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Bi-Carb of Soda: A Safe and Effective Fungicide for Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew can spread quickly, reducing yields and affecting the health of plants. A homemade spray using bi-carbonate of soda offers a more environmentally friendly solution. Read on to learn about the pros and cons of this method.

Bi-Carb of Soda: A Safe and Effective Fungicide for Powdery Mildew

Pests & Diseases20 April 2023

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Mealybugs: First Aid for Mild and Severe Infestations

Mealybugs are insects that require a degree of diligence to control. Knowing a little of their lifecycle and management options is helpful when dealing with this persistent pest. Read on to find out how to identify and manage a mealybug outbreak on plants

Mealybugs: First Aid for Mild and Severe Infestations

Pests & Diseases8 March 2023

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Spotting and Solving a Thrips Infestation

Thrips are insect pests that can cause huge damage through destructive feeding and virus transmission. Here's how to spot them and minimise the harm they can do.

Spotting and Solving a Thrips Infestation

Pests & Diseases12 February 2023

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Controlling Caterpillars in the Veggie Garden

Hungry caterpillars can lay waste to a veggie patch in a matter of hours. Here's what you need to know about controlling caterpillar numbers to limit the damage they cause.

Controlling Caterpillars in the Veggie Garden

Pests & Diseases20 January 2023

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Neem Oil for Organic Pest Control

The olive-like fruit of the neem tree contain compounds fatal to many chewing and sucking insects. Neem oil interfers with insects’ digestion and prevents them from reaching maturity. Learn how to use neem oil as part of your pest control arsenal.

Neem Oil for Organic Pest Control

Pests & Diseases11 October 2022

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DIY White Oil

White oil is a tried and trusted pest spray that is used to control pests such as aphids, scale and mealy bug. White oil is easy to make yourself using common household ingredients. Here’s what you need to know to make your own supply.

DIY White Oil

Pests & Diseases26 July 2022

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Environmentally Friendly Snail and Slug Control Using Copper Tape

Copper tape is an increasingly popular way to stop slugs and snails munching on young plants and those grown in containers. Here are the pros and cons of using it in your garden.

Environmentally Friendly Snail and Slug Control Using Copper Tape

Pests & Diseases9 June 2022

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Citrus Gall Wasp: Prevention and Control

Citrus gall wasp is a pest that attacks all varieties of citrus trees, and can dramatically reduce fruiting. Here's how to spot their presence and treat an infestation.

Citrus Gall Wasp: Prevention and Control

Pests & Diseases30 May 2022

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How to Make Homemade Pyrethrum Spray

Even fully organic gardeners sometimes need a helping hand to control pests. This article describes how to make pyrethrum spray, an organic treatment for aphids, caterpillars and other insect pests which has no lasting effects on the environment.

How to Make Homemade Pyrethrum Spray

Pests & Diseases17 September 2021

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Controlling Spider Mite in Your Garden

Spider mites are tiny creatures that can do a lot of damage if an infestation gets out of control. This article describes the damage they can do and explains how to keep their numbers in check using organic techniques.

Controlling Spider Mite in Your Garden

Pests & Diseases20 August 2021

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