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How to Get Rid of Flea Beetles (Black Bugs on Eggplants)

How to Get Rid of Flea Beetles (Black Bugs on Eggplants)

2022-08-02
In: Gardening, Pests & Diseases
Tagged: Weeds & Pests

I knew I had a problem when I started noticing small holes in my young eggplant leaves. It looked like someone had taken a pin and pricked the leaves over and over again. I examined the plants looking for the usual types of pests but was completely befuddled. Then IRead More →

Brown Adult Squash Bug

How to Kill Squash Bugs & Remove their Eggs

2020-07-25
In: Pests & Diseases
Tagged: Weeds & Pests

Squash is often a prolific addition to a home vegetable garden. But even the most productive plant can be sidelined by squash bugs. The aptly named insect loves squash plants and is particularly fond of summer squashes like zucchini, yellow squash, and crookneck squash. You may also find them onRead More →

How to Get Rid of Dandelions

How to Get Rid of Dandelions

2017-04-07
In: Flowers, Gardening, Plants
Tagged: How To, Lawns & Yards, Weeds & Pests

Are you wondering how to get rid of dandelions in your lawn? There are countless websites and articles on the Internet that tell you how to kill dandelions. The problem is, many of the techniques they suggest are not terribly effective or can take quite a bit of time toRead More →

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