Home owners shudder when they think about the tricky task of pest control. There can be a lot to think about with pest control. What products work the best? Which products are safe for my children and pets? What can I do to prevent pests before they make your home, their home too? We are […]

Insects and other pests are probably the last thing on your mind as we get deeper into winter. While it’s nice not to have any current pest problems, like yellow jackets buzzing around, it is still a good idea to learn about local pests and what you can do to avoid welcoming them into your […]

It’s that time of year, when you want to cuddle up by the fire and hibernate in your cozy, warm home. In fact, you aren’t the only one who is making those plans. Bugs are starting to gravitate toward your home this time of year, so they can overwinter. They can only survive in warmer […]

As the warm weather said it’s goodbye, you might think you don’t have to worry about pests anymore. But think, pests, just like humans, will want to retreat to warmer climates during colder months. Your warm, cozy house is a perfect option. Although some pests will be gone through the winter you might have to […]

If you are a homeowner or property owner, more than likely, you have experienced invasive pests. It is vitally important to address pests rapidly with effective products. Using proper pest control products ensures protection of property, public health safety, and cost-effective savings. The benefits of proper pest control begin with knowing where to turn for […]

The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) has declared June 24 through June 30, 2018 as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. The goal of Mosquito Control Awareness Week is to educate the public about the dangers of mosquitoes and the importance of mosquito control in the prevention of disease. Mosquitoes are such a serious health threat that […]

Top-selling BTI mosquito control and horticultural oil also control pesky fungus gnats. Anyone who has grown houseplants has probably dealt with fungus gnats. Adult fungus gnats are tiny flying pests that can swarm like an annoying black cloud whenever an infested houseplant or outdoor potted plant is moved.

Fungus gnats (Bradysia species) are small, mosquito- like insects that commonly infest the growing medium in which houseplants and outdoor potted plants grow. Often, when outdoor plants are brought indoors for the colder months, fungus gnats harbored in the potting mix are brought indoors, where they can quickly infest the soil of other houseplants.

From Living the Country Life – (March, 2015) 20 of our favorite plants and gardening products for 2015 Kill fungus gnats in potted plantsSummit Mosquito Bits® is a popular biological control that kills mos­quito larvae in standing water. But it also kills fungus gnats in potted plants. The active ingredient in Mosquito Bits® is BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis […]

Hungry deer can devastate flowers, vegetable gardens, shrubs and other landscape plants. Summit® Deer BanTM repellent capsules keep deer from eating ornamentals and other landscape plants. Deer BanTM uses a unique gel-tablet application to provide 100% effective, year-round protection from wildlife damage. Each Deer BanTM capsule contains predator urine that triggers a deer’s animal flight response.

I’ve been getting a lot of email in the past two weeks about “worms” and “caterpillars” in listeners’ yards. I also received messages and a few phone calls on last weekend’s GardenLine show about moths hovering about in the early morning hours. And I’ve been looking at a few turf samples in my consulting business that obviously weren’t damaged by chinch bugs, take-all patch or brownpatch.