Identifying Rose Slugs and How to Manage Them
What are rose slugs, how to identify them, and effective methods to control and prevent infestations in your rose garden. Keep your roses healthy with expert advice from Salisbury Greenhouse.
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Indoor Pest Control, Part 3: Don’t Let Mealybugs Invade, Learn How to Get Rid of Them”“For Good!
Personally, I am not a fan of many creepy crawly things, and mealybugs can become a plant nemesis if allowed to establish in your houseplants. What is a mealybug? Aside from being frustratingly hard to
Indoor Pest Control, Part 2: How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
Fungus gnats are becoming increasingly common in Edmonton homes due to common errors made by overeager houseplant owners, so it’s worth knowing how to prevent and get rid of them! You may unknowingly be making
Indoor Pest Control, Part 1: Spider Mites Don’t Have Spidey Senses
If you’ve been wondering how to actually get rid of spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats, here’s where you should start. We’re doing a 3 part series on indoor pest control for your beloved house
Troubleshooting Common Cannabis Pests
The most common cannabis pests to look out for, how to check for early signs of infestation, and the best way to get them out fast.
Nematodes and Japanese Beetles
Nematodes and Japanese Beetles Japanese Beetles in Our Gardens Nematodes Using Nematodes in the Garden “Never stop fighting till the fight is done.” – Eliot Ness With the time and energy that we put into
Trends 5/5 – Natural Mosquito Control
Trends 5/5 – Natural Mosquito Control By: Rob Sproule A Year of Bad Press Prevention First Predators “I hate mosquitoes. I mean, I know I’m delicious, but damn. ” ““ Unknown A Year of Bad
Scarlet Lily Beetle
Scarlet Lily Beetle By Rob Sproule Whether it’s their ease of growth or stunning flowers or just that we’re surprised that such a gorgeous plant can survive here, lilies are many Canadians’ favourite flower. They
Sod Webworm
Sod Webworm by Rob Sproule Does your lawn have brown patches that look like dog spots, only you don’t have a dog? Sod webworm is a common affliction in mature, exposed lawns (they don’t
Wasps
Wasps by Rob Sproule Few bugs are as universally unwelcome as wasps. As usual, however, before I tell you how to get rid of them, I’m going to tell you how fascinating they
The Caterpillars are Coming!
The Caterpillars are Coming! by Rob Sproule We all remember the “the tent caterpillar years”, and most of us still have stories of how, when we were young, they’d sound like rain falling from
Scarlet Lily Beetle
Scarlet Lily Beetle by Rob Sproule Whether it’s their ease of growth, overwhelming flowers or just because we’re surprised that such a stunning plant can survive here, Canadians are passionate about lilies. They are
Cottony Psyllid
Cottony Psyllid by Rob Sproule With the intensely cold winters we endure on the prairies, we have precious few options when it comes to statement-making shade trees. As such, it’s understandably frustrating when a
Voles 101
Voles 101 by Rob Sproule I don’t know about you, but to me the spring thaw is one of the most anti-climactic events of the year. The first warm days of March, when the
Controlling Spider Mites in the Home
Household Pests: Spider Mites by Rob Sproule Spider mites are a winter epidemic in Alberta thanks to our household air getting dry-as-toast. They thrive in warm, dry places and seem to be a February
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