Common Soil Mite Species and How to Manage Them
Learn about the world of soil mites, including their identification and role in the soil food web.
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In “Pests and Diseases,” I provide clear gardening tips and accessible knowledge to tackle gardening challenges. Expect practical advice on identifying, preventing, and treating a variety of garden pests and diseases to keep your green space flourishing.
The topics we cover here are Diseases, Pests, Pest and Disease Control, and Beneficial Insects.
Learn about the world of soil mites, including their identification and role in the soil food web.
Learn about the essential role of soil mites in soil and plant health. Discover the different types of soil mites and their functions, as well as how to manage them. Soil mites are beneficial to the soil ecosystem and killing them would require killing the soil.
Learn how to say goodbye to mold and grow beautiful houseplants with our expert tips. Say goodbye to wilted leaves and hello to thriving greenery.
Learn the secrets to keeping your houseplants healthy and vibrant with no yellow leaves. Get expert tips on plant care and maintenance for a thriving indoor garden.
Discover the fascinating world of garden slugs with our comprehensive guide. Learn everything you need to know about these slimy creatures.
Looking for effective ways to control white worms in soil? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide covers the best methods for managing these pesky pests.
The carbon dioxide you breathe, your fruity deodorant, or your yellow t-shirt makes you super attractive to adult fungus gnats.
The Japanese beetle has become a significant plant pest hazard to American agriculture and turf. Adults skeletonize the leaves and consume the fruit of several types of fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, and vegetable crops, while larvae feed mainly on turf roots.
Learn effective methods to control flea beetles in your garden. Protect your plants from damage caused by these tiny pests. Read now for tips and tricks.
Get rid of spider mites the first place is prevention. Place insect screens over open windows, Remove infected Plants Increase space between plants.
Learn about fungus gnats and discover easy ways to get rid of them with our helpful guide. Say goodbye to these pesky insects for good!
Discover which insects are the most beneficial for your garden’s health and learn how to attract them. Improve your garden’s ecosystem naturally.
Learn to distinguish between good and bad garden bugs with our guide. Keep your plants healthy and thriving by knowing which bugs to welcome and which to eliminate.
Learn how to naturally eliminate cutworms from your plants with effective methods. Say goodbye to these destructive pests and protect your garden today.
Stop cats fouling in your garden with one or a combination of the following.
Prevent access with plastic spikes, or roller fence tops, stopping them from getting a grip.
Grow herbs such as Thyme, Rosemary, Wintergreen, Mint (Smells Cats Hate).
Spray down areas cats have defecated with DIY sprays to prevent them from returning
Set up motion detection sprinklers (Cats hate water).
Set up motion detection noisemakers
Set up ultrasonic cat scarers
Add netted balls of human hair around the garden.
Protect growing areas with wire mesh to put cats off fouling.
Use river rock as a mulch to prevent cats from burying their feces.
Place citrus peel around your garden. Cats’ senses are many times that of ours. Citrus is overbearing,
Soak pots and trays in a 10% bleach solution for 30 minutes to sterilize them.
Use pots with proper drainage holes.
Warm soil to 70-75˚F or 21-24˚C
Use clean, warm (68–77˚F) or (20-25˚C) water to hydrate seeds and seedlings.
Fill trays with fresh potting soil. Don’t reuse old soil and never use garden soil.
Sow seeds thinly to prevent overcrowding which leads to humid conditions.
Use a potting mix that drains well.
Avoid over-watering. Keep the soil moist but not sodden with water.
Sterilize all tools that you will use in seedling planting and maintenance.
When not in use, store plant containers, and tools in a clean environment.
It would be best if you kept hoses and water heads up off of the floor.
When sowing indoors, make use of a small fan for proper air circulation.
Consider a systemic, broad-spectrum fungicide as a soil additive or soil drench.
When direct sowing, check your seed packet for optimal soil temperatures
Insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides have been linked to cancer, congenital disabilities, autism, brain damage, and depression, to name a few. If you plant organically, you will not want to treat insects with any type of chemical. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep aphids naturally away from plants. These are some of the best natural ways to get rid of aphids.
How to control allium leaf miner? The only surefire way to control allium leaf miner is to cover the plants before they are affected. Enviromesh, insect mesh or even fleece can be used with great effect. Prevention is much better than cure. If crops do have allium leaf miner the safest bet is to burn and destroy the plant to prevent its spread.
Discover the causes of rust disease on plants and learn effective treatments to protect your garden from this harmful fungus. Save your plants today!
What Causes Powdery Mildew? Powdery mildew is a fungus caused by micro-organisms. It is problematic when there are damp humid conditions. This fungal disease can affect a wide range of plants leaving behind powdery substances that block the leaves from photosynthesizing.
How To Get THRIPS Off Your Plants? Thrips can be controlled by timely pruning, good husbandry, good soil nutrition, along with ensuring good ventilation and watering habits. But one of the very best ways to get rid of thrips is to use predatory insects.
Learn effective methods to eliminate whiteflies on your plants for good. Discover natural remedies, insecticides, and preventive measures. Say goodbye to whiteflies!
Tomatoes suffer from all sorts of diseases. Septoria Leaf Spot on tomatoes is no exception. Caused by a fungus called Septoria lycopersici. It is very destructive to the foliage of your tomato plants. It is caused by damp humid conditions and is more persistent when this sort of weather persists for long periods of time.
Learn how to effectively control slugs in your garden with 6 proven methods that actually work. Say goodbye to slimy pests and hello to a healthy garden.