Garden netting is one of those garden tools that we all wish we didn’t need, but is also one of the most effective means of garden pest control. There is a surprising number of products offered in the garden and bird netting area, and each has a slightly different target application ( pest if you will). Here are some buying tips if you are looking for garden netting, bird netting, or even deer netting for your garden.

Insecticidal soaps are one of the organic gardeners first lines of defense against pests like aphids and spider mites. Here’s a look at the makeup and use of insecticidal soap, and where to find the best deals on it.

Insecticidal soap can be formulated a few different ways, but it is always a potassium fatty acid soap. The most common use for insecticidal soaps is as an organic pesticide, although it is used at times to control powdery mildew.

One thing that has become a more common concern when we put a bird bath in the yard is the possibility of breeding mosquitoes in the standing water. We take a look at the Water Wiggler and some other choices for keeping your yard safe along with the side benefits of moving water.

We all have to deal with getting unwanted pests out of the garden. Cats, dogs, deer, rabbits, large birds, and many others can cause problems, but we want a humane animal repellent. This review takes a look at the Contech Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler, one of the smartest scarecrows repellents you’ll see. When it detects an intruder it instantly releases full garden hose water pressure on the intruder. The effect is both startling and immediate. Animals quickly get out of the area and avoid it in the future.

If you have mature plants in your garden or landscaper that are being eaten by deer– it’s time to take action! But, doing so, we like to use a solution that is humane as well as effective. There are several deer repellents that can be effective and as well as easy to use.

The most effective strategy to control deer is the use of repellents that offend two or more senses. Therefore, if a plant both tastes and smells offensive to the deer they will avoid the general area.

Here’s a quick video that shows what a tomato horn worm looks like, and how to identfiy one. Also a little on how it’s controlled and it’s life cycle.