How to get rid of damaging pests, bugs, and rodents from your garden.

1. • Neem Oil: Spray a neem oil solution on affected plants.

   • Ladybugs: Introduce ladybugs to your garden to feed on aphids.

   • Soap Spray: Use a mixture of water and dish soap to spray on the aphids.

2. Japanese Beetles

   • Handpicking: Pick beetles off plants in the early morning and drop them into soapy water.

   • Neem Oil: Spray neem oil on affected plants.

   • Traps: Use Japanese beetle traps placed away from plants.

3. Caterpillars (e.g., Cabbage Worms)

   • Handpicking: Remove caterpillars by hand and dispose of them.

   • Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt): Apply Bt, a natural bacteria that targets caterpillars.

   • Floating Row Covers: Use row covers to prevent moths from laying eggs on plants.

4. Whiteflies

   • Sticky Traps: Place yellow sticky traps near affected plants to catch whiteflies.

   • Neem Oil: Spray a neem oil solution on the undersides of leaves.

   • Insecticidal Soap: Use insecticidal soap to spray on the whiteflies.

5. Spider Mites

   • Water Spray: Regularly spray plants with water to knock off mites.

   • Neem Oil: Apply neem oil to affected plants.

   • Predatory Mites: Introduce predatory mites to control spider mites.

6. Slugs and Snails

   • Beer Traps: Place shallow dishes of beer in the garden to attract and drown slugs and snails.

   • Copper Tape: Use copper tape around pots and garden beds to deter slugs and snails.

   • Handpicking: Remove slugs and snails by hand, especially after rain or in the evening.

7. Thrips

   • Sticky Traps: Use blue sticky traps to catch thrips.

   • Neem Oil: Spray neem oil on affected plants.

   • Beneficial Insects: Introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings.

8. Scale Insects

   • Neem Oil: Apply neem oil to plants with scale infestations.

   • Rubbing Alcohol: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to remove scale insects.

   • Pruning: Prune heavily infested branches and dispose of them.

Rodents

1. Mice

   • Traps: Use snap traps or live traps baited with peanut butter.

   • Seal Entry Points: Seal gaps and holes in your garden structures to prevent entry.

   • Peppermint Oil: Place cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil near entry points.

2. Rats

   • Traps: Use rat traps baited with peanut butter or cheese.

   • Seal Entry Points: Ensure all entry points are sealed.

   • Remove Food Sources: Keep the garden clean and free of fallen fruits and vegetables.

3. Voles

   • Traps: Use vole traps near burrow entrances.

   • Barrier Methods: Install hardware cloth around garden beds.

   • Predator Scents: Use predator urine or repellents to deter voles.

4. Squirrels

   • Repellents: Use commercial squirrel repellents or homemade solutions like cayenne pepper spray.

   • Netting: Cover plants with bird netting to prevent access.

   • Feeders: Provide an alternative food source away from your garden.

5. Chipmunks

   • Traps: Use live traps to capture and relocate chipmunks.

   • Barrier Methods: Use fencing or netting to protect plants.

   • Repellents: Apply commercial chipmunk repellents around the garden.

6. Gophers

   • Traps: Set gopher traps in active tunnels.

   • Barriers: Install underground barriers like wire mesh to protect roots.

   • Natural Predators: Encourage natural predators like owls and snakes in your garden.