![How to get rid of damaging pests, bugs, and rodents from your garden.](http://seedsinacup.com/cdn/shop/articles/TREE33_dec099e8-a631-40a8-83da-1c570d2518e5.jpg?v=1734053487&width=1100)
How to get rid of damaging pests, bugs, and rodents from your garden.
Share
BUGS:
Aphids
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-
-
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.
-