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The Slug – The Adversary

August 4, 2017July 16, 2017 by Jodi Avery
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The slug… your adversary Slugs can be a very serious problem to you if you live in a moisture laden area of country. A single slug can successfully remove an entire row of seedlings from your garden in no time at all; can turn a perfect plant into swiss cheese over night and return to …

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Categories Organic Pest & Disease Control Tags garden pests, slugs

7 Beneficial Insects for Garden Pest Control

May 6, 2018February 21, 2017 by Jodi Avery
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Handling pests is one of many battles that gardeners have to face on a day-to-day basis. One natural method that can help prevent a pest outbreak is by introducing beneficial insects.

Categories Organic Pest & Disease Control Tags aphids, Beneficial insects, beneficial organisms, caterpillars, garden pests, insects, organic pest control, slugs
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