The most common harmful insects for container gardening are snails, slugs, caterpillars, beetles, and bed bugs. These pesky insects can wreak havoc on your plants and even your health. Many people try to get rid of the pests that they find in their yards but many times it doesn’t work. It is better to prevent […]
If you’re thinking about starting or adding an indoor garden to your home, one of the most important items you’ll need to purchase is the best fungicides for potted plants. There are many types of fumigants on the market and they are available in a wide range of chemical combinations. Here’s a short-list of the […]
Synthetic insecticides for plants are those that are made from a lab from materials that mimic natural insecticides and pesticides. These insecticides can be found in several forms such as liquids, granules, and aerosols. Because of their low cost and the many benefits they offer, this is a great way to use pesticides that are […]
There are many types of botanical pesticides for plants. Botanical pesticides are designed to protect your plants against insects that can harm them. Following are some important and Major Types of Botanical Pesticides for Plants 1. Neem Oil Neem oil, a natural product is one of the most potent of these and has been used […]
If you are interested in gardening or are concerned about the health of your plants, you may have heard about the need to use specific, organic botanical pesticides for container plants. You may even be wondering how Botanical pesticides work. How can a chemical compound that is introduced to a plant’s roots and leaves harm […]
Plants are very delicate organisms and there are diseases affecting the plants in container gardens. If you have a container garden, you need to know how different diseases affect plants in container gardens and what the symptoms of these diseases are so you can identify them and treat them appropriately. We will examine some of […]
In Container Gardening, many different beneficial insects for plants in container gardens are used to keep these plants healthy, such as ladybugs, lacewings, spider mites, and ants. Although some beneficial insects for plants in container gardens are more difficult to find than others, it is often possible to find at least one or two in […]
The methods of pest and disease control in plants are fast becoming the preferred method of controlling pests. The biological and chemical methods are the most important methods of pest and disease control in plants. 1. Major Type of Methods for Pest and Disease Control 1.1 Biological Methods These biological techniques involve the application of […]
What is the effect of pests on container plants? Pests are organisms that feed on plants. The most common pests that affect plants are ants, flies, bees and fungus. There are other pests that can affect plants as well, but they usually feed on a plant alone. They are not insects that can be seen […]
There are different techniques for preventing plant pests and diseases. Different plants need specific methods in order to avoid pests and diseases. There are also different types of plants and there are different pests that affect different types of plants. 1. Susceptibility of Different Plants to Insects and Pests 1.1 Plants Grown In Ground Plants […]