Garden Control

How do I protect my outdoor plants from bugs?

A large number variety of insects can enter your garden and will most likely cause damage that will be reflected in a short period of time, as well as a large increase in the spread of insects in your garden.

Examine your plants in and around your garden frequently, concentrating on the plants you just grew. Watch for any signs and symptoms of plant damage, such as insect droppings, holes in leaves or fruit, and twisted or distorted leaves.

Your garden is home to creatures that are beneficial and others that are not very helpful, just like in any environment in nature.

Most of the time, insects are beneficial, as pollinators and predatory insects keep destructive pests at bay. But sometimes this doesn't happen and your plants can take so much damage that you'll want to take action.

That is why we are here to help you take care of your garden as if it were our own.

Fortunately, most garden pests can be treated with non-toxic methods.

What are common garden pests?

Insects with chewing damage tear off plant tissue and chew it.

Examples of these pests are beetles, ants, caterpillars, and leafhoppers, which feed on fruit or leaves, often leaving holes in affected plant tissue. These insects defecate on plants and soil, leaving droppings that can be brown, black, or green.

Suction insects are insects that pierce and suction, inserting their straw- or needle-like mouthparts into plant tissue and 'sucking' plant sap and other liquids. Examples of these pests are insects and aphids. Many insects that feed in this way defecate a sticky fluid that often collects on leaves or fruit.

Ants

Ant problems may seem like a minor nuisance, but they're not as harmless as you think. Get rid of the endless nest of ants passing through your home or office.

Walk in your garden with peace of mind knowing that you will not be stung by a nest of ants that could be right next to you.

Ants may not be known for transmitting disease, but they can bring a variety of nasty things inside and outside your property.

You may think that an ant infestation can be treated by yourself, but when not done correctly, it can easily come back with greater force. Contact us and we will carry out a free inspection and together we will evaluate your problem.

Scorpions

Two measures to take to avoid scorpions are:

Seal cracks and holes in the house or foundation.

Keep your lawn clean.

A long, shaggy lawn is an invitation to a multitude of pests, including scorpions. Keep your lawn trimmed and maintained so there is no place for pests to hide.

Scorpion experts are adept at identifying the smallest cracks where scorpions enter your home.

What you can use that keeps scorpions away are lavender, cinnamon, peppermint, and cedarwood oils, all essential oils that deter scorpions. These can be diluted with the carrier oil of your choice and sprayed along scorpion problem areas and entry points such as baseboards, window frames, doors, and around the perimeter of your home.

Centipedes

Centipedes are elongated creatures that can have a variable number of legs, ranging from 30 to 382.

All centipedes are venomous and can inflict painful bites, injecting their venom through pincer-like appendages known as calipers.

3 characteristics of centipedes are that they are flexible, fast, and toxic. They use both their long back legs and antennae to escape predators, speedily scuttling away between cracks in rocks, litter, and logs. Centipedes can quickly move backward and sideways if necessary.

Try to maintain an optimal prevention program for all these types of pests.