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Pest control

Pest Control

October 31, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 357 Views aphids, canker worms, cranberry bushes, environmental management, fertilization, gall mites, mites, natural pest control, organic methods, Pest control, soil health, soil testing, tree care, tree diagnostics, tree rejuvenation, vertical mulching

Preventing insects and mites from damaging your trees and shrubs By Michael Allen Pest Control In this day and age,

Animals Insects Local Gardener

Gecko Alert: Public Health Warning Issued

March 24, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1072 Views Canadian health alert, food safety, gecko dangers, Gecko health risks, gecko outbreak, Pest control, public health warning, safe food handling, Salmonella infection, salmonellosis symptoms

A public health warning about geckos has been issued in Canada. It seems that someone attempted to lure geckos into

Flowers Local Gardener

Alliums (Allium)

March 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 511 Views alliums, edible plants, garden pests, gardening tips, garlic, onions, Pest control, Plant Care, rabbit resistant, strong smell

Alliums (Allium): These plants, including onions and garlic, are generally avoided due to their strong smell.

10 neat things about spittlebugs

10 Neat Things Animals Garden Pests Insects

About Spittlebugs

July 8, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 1549 Views froghopper, garden pests, nymph stage, organic gardening, Perennials, Pest control, plant pests, Spittlebugs, strawberries, xylem

1. Who spit on my perennials? See those little dabs of foam on the stems of your favourite perennials? It

10 neat things about mice

10 Neat Things Animals Garden Pests Pets

About Mice

November 11, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 1725 Views deer mice, hantavirus, house mice, mice and cats, mouse behavior, mouse infestation, mouse prevention, Pest control, rodent control, wildlife in the home

1. No such thing as one mouse. If you see one mouse in your house, you can be sure there

10 neat things about ladybugs

10 Neat Things Animals Insects

About Ladybugs

May 6, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 2744 Views aphid control, attracting ladybugs, beetles, beneficial insects, Coccinellidae, ladybug defense, ladybug lifecycle, ladybug mating, Ladybugs, Pest control

1. Coccinellidae. There are about 5,000 species of ladybug worldwide, but only three species go after plants and they are

care for trees

Plants Trees & Shrubs

Care for trees

February 4, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 2171 Views aeration, fertilization, nutrient management, Pest control, root zone, soil treatment, tree care, tree health, tree maintenance, urban forestry

By Mike Allen Aeration and fertilization is a tree care process that can be done by property owners to open

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