Hold your breath and kill the South’s worst weed. People like their privacy. That’s why theyput up fences. Credit: wulingyun / Getty Images When they can’t afford fences, theyplant hedges. It entered the South from its native Asia as an ornamental plant in 1852. It quickly spreads and shades low-growing plants. Tough, toxic leaves are too difficult for mammals and insects to eat. How To Identify Chinese Privet You’ve seen it just about everywhere....
Heres how to protect your plants from these insects. Getty Images Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti. Outdoors, mealybugs have natural predators to keep their numbers in check. Credit:Getty Images But indoors in your nice, cozy house, their numbers can increase quickly. Unfortunately, these tiny insects are difficult to manage, especially if you dont catch them early. They use their piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant cells and eventually can kill the plant....
Heres how to get rid of your uninvited guests. Getty Images Despite our legendary Southern hospitality, theresone houseguestthats never welcome: mice! Babies are mature enough to have their own babies in six to 10 weeks. Credit:Getty Images (You do the math! ) Why Do Mice Come Inside Our Houses? They may come inside to get better access to food, especially if you aren’twont to vacuumup food crumbs. Once they get inside your home, mice can cause a lot of damage....
Say goodbye to mold and prevent its recurrence. Additionally, folks with asthma or an allergy to mold can have a bad reaction, too. These spores can travel around your home and cause more problems down the road. Credit:Getty Images Running an air purifier in the space will also help. ensure to choose your product wisely, do research, or consult a mold specialist, she suggests. How Long Does It Take To Get Rid Of Mold?...
Heres how to tell if you have moles and what to do about them. Ifyour yardis riddled with bumps and ridges, you may have some underground neighbors: Moles! These small mammals spend most of their lives underground and are rarely seen. Credit:Getty Images / Andreas Steidlinger But their expert digging skills leave behind multiple tunnels that maryour lawnand make mowing difficult. So how do you get rid of moles and what exactly are they?...
Say goodbye to yard fungi and enjoy a beautiful, mushroom-free yard. Seemingly overnight, mushrooms can pop up all over your yard. If you strive for aneat and tidy lawn, you may not be too enthusiastic about their arrival. Credit:Getty Images / landbysea Why are they there? Is there anything you’re free to do about these weird growths? While it might seem like mushrooms are randomly appearing, theres actually a complex process involved....
Heres how to discourage pesky possums from hanging around your house and yard. Getty Images With its rat-like tail and hairless ears, the humble opossum doesnt get a lot of respect. But North Americas only native marsupial, or pouched animal, plays a valuable role in nature. Credit:Getty Images They even may raid a chicken coop when the opportunity presents itself. Opossums are opportunistic omnivores, says Sheldon Owen, PhD, wildlife extension specialist at West Virginia University....
Read on for everything you oughta know about dealing with these uninvited guests. No one enjoys finding moths fluttering around the flour or tiny caterpillars crawling in the cereal. Here are the steps to take at the first sighting. Credit:Getty Images/John-Reynolds Getty Images/John-Reynolds What Are Pantry Moths? Are Pantry Moths Harmful? Pantry moths aren’t harmful to people or pets. Are Pantry Moths And Clothes Moths The Same? The moths infesting a pantry are not the same as moths hiding in your closet....
Because they are just so gross! Pantry pests are common invaders any time of year, and theyre not picky about what theyll eat. These include flour, cereals, rice, pasta, and nuts. Credit:Getty Images Spices and other dried plant material also can be infested, as well as dried fruits and chocolate. Some pests prefer protein-rich foods, such as pet foods and treats, while others like starchier products. Even items like kids pasta art or dried flowers can become infested!...
Heres how to manage these tiny but destructive pests. Getty Images If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight. Credit:Getty Images Its usually about that time when people find the colonies of these pests under the leaves. Large infestationskill a plant. Typically, you see damage to the plant before you notice the mites. You also may be able to see the mites moving around inside the webbing....
Once you’ve spotted this pest, you’ll want to take action before it harms your plant. Although theyre called the tomato hornworm, they dont only feast on tomato plants. Alex Kantor is the owner of Perfect Plants Nursery in Florida. Credit:Getty Images Why You Dont Want Them on Your Plants They are fond of tomatoes. They hatch into caterpillars usually within a week. What To Do When You Spot Them Youll want to act quickly when you see a hornworm....
These pests eat both edible and ornamental plants. All life stages of stink bugs can cause damage to foliage and fruit. You don’t want thisinvasive speciesin your garden. Credit:Getty Images Jim Walgenbach, PhD, is a professor and extension entomology specialist at North Carolina State University. Getty Images What Are Stink Bugs? When the eggs hatch, the yellow-red striped nymphs crawl around and feed on plants, too. Why Are They Called Stink Bugs?...
Soak once again in a ring-free tub. Getty Images You’ve enjoyed a few bubble baths and now there’s a ring to prove it. Removing a bathtub ring is nothing hard or strenuous. Credit:Getty Images In fact, it can be done quickly with a few tools you probably already have on hand. Here’s your step-by-step guide for properly and quickly removing bathtub rings for afresh-looking bathroom. All of which make the tub less durable and potentially less aesthetically pleasing....
