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If you’ve ever been harassed by an annoying yellow jacket while weeding your garden, you’re not alone.As temperatures climb with each passing day of spring, gardeners usually face a growing battle with ornery wasps and hornets and those pesky little yellow jackets. Dr. Xing Ping Hu, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist, says while [...] When used incorrectly, pesticides can pollute water. They also kill beneficial as well as harmful insects. Natural alternatives prevent both of these events from occurring and save you money. Consider using natural alternatives for chemical pesticides: Non-detergent insecticidal soaps, garlic, hot pepper sprays, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap in a gallon of water, used [...] Spring has sprung and many Alabamians are heading for their gardens, ready to plant and prune their way to those beautiful May flowers.But just as sure as there will be dirt and sunshine to make those gardens grow, gardeners are bound to encounter plenty of pests attacking the fruits of their labors. To combat [...] |
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