Pest & Insect Control

Are you looking for a simple, effective and economical solution to protect your bird feeders from squirrels? There is nothing more frustrating than trying to help our feathered friends out with a bit of supplemental food, only to watch it decimated quickly by marauding squirrels! Squirrels are notorious for robbing bird feeders at will. With…

Looking for a way to keep those pesky mice out of your garage, shed or barn this fall and winter? There is nothing quite like the unpleasant surprise of opening a garage or shed door and witnessing a mouse scurrying across the floor. Not only can it be unsettling to the nerves, it can also…

When it comes to getting a big head start on growing a great garden next year, believe it or not, now is the time to act with a few key summer vegetable garden chores! A few simple tasks now really can truly have a major impact on the health and productivity of next year’s garden.…

Summer is here, and that means it is time to stop tomato hornworms before they damage and destroy your crop! When it comes to destructive summer garden pests, tobacco and tomato hornworms might just top the list. The ugly green creatures can measure 4 to 5 inches long, and devour tomato and pepper plants overnight.…

If you are looking for how to keep ground moles out of your yard without using harsh chemical treatments, today's article is for you. And it can even help you deal with vole problems too! Both ground moles and voles cause a tremendous amount of damage to lawns, flowers and vegetable gardens. And although there…

Is it really possible to get rid of Japanese beetles without using harsh pesticides? It is a question we were faced with some 6 years ago when suddenly, out of the blue, our little farm came under a large beetle attack. We first noticed a few in the waning days of June on the blades…

Is it really possible to stop slugs naturally? You bet it is! Unfortunately, the past few weeks here at the farm have been exceptionally wet. And because of that, the slugs have certainly enjoyed a resurgence. But we have been ready with an answer! Slugs prefer cool and damp conditions. And although it has been…

Summer is almost here, and the battle is already starting to keep mosquitoes away from all of the outdoors spaces and places you love most. Unfortunately, with warm weather comes the arrival of the pesky mosquito. And nothing will ruin a beautiful outdoor evening faster than an invasion of these unwelcome pests! One minute, you…