Solutions for Ant Problems
December 10th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Editors Note: Many thanks to Jami, who wrote this post in response to an ant problem that is plaguing each [&hellip
Browsing the "pest control" Tag
3 Simple Organic Gardening Tips
May 23rd, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
A good organic garden takes a certain set of special techniques to ensure that you get a lot of produce. [&hellip
Eco Friendly Tips For Ridding Your Garden of Snails
November 24th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
A simple step-by-step guide for an eco-friendly, DIY snail trap
Getting Rid Of Fruit Flies The Easy Way
August 20th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
Fruit flies can be obnoxious to deal with in the home at any time of year. Check out this super simple and green way of getting rid of them
Organic Pest Control: What Works and What Doesn’t
August 1st, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
You don't need to spray your yard with toxic chemicals to reduce annoying or dangerous insects. Here are a few organic pest control tips.
Eating Garden Snails
September 9th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
The garden snail. A formidable pest and one that has tormented gardeners for generations. I have experimented with many methods to control or in some cases eradicate these pesky critters, but whatever I try they still feast on my produce before I do. It is infuriating, but being angry at snails does not seem to work. So instead I have turned the problem on it’s head and embraced the garden snail with open arms and an empty stomach. From now on if I catch a snail eating my lettuce, I eat the snail. Simple, sustainable, effective and delicious!
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